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Sahara -- Juvenile fiction Books
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James H. Foster
Captured by the Arabs
"Captured by the Arabs" by James H. Foster is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely follows a group of American explorers, including two young men named Joe Lewis and Bob Holton, who are on an expedition to the Sahara Desert in search of hidden treasures. Alongside their fathers and an archaeologist, they find themselves in a web of intrigue as they confront suspicious locals and ultimately face challenges that their expedition entails. The opening of the novel introduces the main characters aboard a steamer, where excitement and anticipation build as they approach North Africa. Joe and Bob are eagerly preparing for their adventure, buoyed by tales of hidden treasures in the Sahara. However, their initial excitement is tinged with unease when they notice two suspicious Arabs who seem to be following them. Their concerns deepen when it is implied that treasure hunters seeking the same riches may pose a threat, leading to potential conflicts and complications as they navigate this unfamiliar territory filled with danger and deception.
William Henry Giles Kingston
Saved from the Sea; Or, The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures
"Saved from the Sea; Or, The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures" by W.H.G. Kingston is a nautical adventure novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy, Charlie Blore, who, along with his friend Halliday, embarks on a military career at sea that leads them into a harrowing adventure aboard a brig named the "Viper," which ultimately capsizes, leaving them fighting for survival in an unforgiving sea. The opening of the novel introduces Charlie Blore as he reminisces about his youth, where he develops a keen interest in languages through a local tailor named Andrew Spurling. After being appointed as midshipmen on different ships, Charlie and Halliday eventually find themselves on the unstable "Viper." As the narrative unfolds, they encounter a disastrous capsizing incident off the African coast, leading the survivors to construct a makeshift raft, thus initiating their desperate struggle against hunger, thirst, and the vast ocean's elements. This gripping start sets the stage for further adventures, underscoring themes of survival, friendship, and the unpredictability of life at sea.
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