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Motor Matt's Engagement; or, On the Road with a Show

By Stanley R. Matthews
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A daring motorist and his assorted companions join a traveling show, performing aerial stunts and confronting backstage intrigues. The troupe's attractions and a hypnotist's arts set off a chain of betrayals and peril: an unscrupulous elephant driver exploits a young woman through hypnosis, plots involving a lacquered box and a python threaten the company, and amateur sleuthing, close escapes, and a falling-tree rescue culminate in efforts to expose the villains and liberate the hypnotized girl. The narrative blends action, mechanical daring, and pulpy melodrama.

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Stanley R. Matthews

Stanley R. Matthews was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly in the adventure genre. He is best recognized for the 'Motor Matt' series, which follows the thrilling escapades of a young inventor and his friends as they navigate various challenges and adventures. Notable titles include 'Motor Matt Makes Good; or, Another Victory For the Motor Boys' and 'Motor Matt in Brazil; or, Under The Amazon.' Matthews' work reflects the early 20th-century fascination with technology and exploration, appealing to young readers with its blend of excitement and ingenuity.

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