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The young volcano explorers

By Edward Stratemeyer
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A party of American schoolboys traveling with their professor tours islands across the Caribbean—visiting Jamaica, Cuba, Hayti, Porto Rico, Martinique, and St. Vincent—mixing sightseeing with practical information about local life and geology. When news arrives that relatives are near volcanic centers, the journey shifts into urgent rescue and close observation of volcanic activity: at-sea encounters with eruptions, hazardous land excursions among vents, collisions and other perils, and intensive searches for the missing. Episodes alternate youthful pranks and sports with sober accounts of earthquakes and eruptions, ending in dangerous exploration and eventual reunion.

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Edward Stratemeyer

Edward Stratemeyer was an American author and publisher, best known for creating a number of popular children's book series in the early 20th century. He founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate, which produced series such as the "Hardy Boys" and "Nancy Drew," shaping the landscape of juvenile literature. Stratemeyer wrote under various pseudonyms and was known for his ability to engage young readers with adventurous and moralistic tales. His works, including titles like "A Young Inventor's Pluck" and "Dave Porter and His Classmates," often featured themes of bravery, ingenuity, and friendship, making him a significant figure in American literary heritage.

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