Publisher's Synopsis
The Launch Boys' Cruise in the Deerfoot is a thrilling adventure book written by Edward S. Ellis. The story follows a group of young boys, known as the Launch Boys, who embark on a cruise on their trusty boat, the Deerfoot. The boys are excited to explore the vast waters and enjoy their summer vacation, but their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a group of criminals who are involved in a smuggling operation. The Launch Boys must use their wits and bravery to outsmart the criminals and bring them to justice. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including dangerous storms and treacherous waters. The book is filled with action, suspense, and a strong sense of camaraderie among the Launch Boys. It is a perfect read for young readers who love adventure stories and tales of friendship and bravery.1912. One of the two books from the Launch Boys Series. Ellis also the author of stories for The Flying Boys Series, Deerfoot Series, Boys Banner Series, Foreign Adventure Series and many more. The tale begins: I once hear the bravest officer I ever knew declare that the height of absurdity was for a person to boast that he did not know the meaning of fear. Such a man is either a fool or the truth is not in him, was the terse expression of the gallant soldier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
