THE PURSUIT OF THE HOUSE BOAT IBD

Sinopsis

The Pursuit of the House Boat by John Kendrick Bangs is a humorous novel that follows the adventures of a group of characters who set out to find a stolen houseboat. The story begins with the theft of the houseboat, which belongs to the wealthy and eccentric Mr. Van Brunt. The boat is taken by a group of thieves who plan to use it as a hideout.Mr. Van Brunt is distraught over the loss of his beloved houseboat and enlists the help of his friends, including the narrator of the story, to track it down. The group sets out on a wild and hilarious adventure that takes them across the country in pursuit of the stolen boat.Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a group of bumbling detectives, a society of anarchists, and a mysterious woman who may hold the key to the whereabouts of the houseboat.As the group gets closer to finding the boat, they must navigate a series of obstacles and challenges, including a treacherous river journey and a daring rescue mission. Along the way, they also learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of never giving up on what you believe in.Filled with witty humor, clever wordplay, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Pursuit of the House Boat is a delightful and entertaining read that will leave readers laughing and cheering for the heroes until the very end.1897. Bangs wrote mostly comic satirical fiction and is immortalized by the term Bangsian, which refers to a fantasy set in the afterlife, usually involving famous dead folk as the characters. The House-Boat is a good example of this. Contents: The Associated Shades Take Action, The Stranger Unravels a Mystery and Reveals Himself, The Search-Party is Organized, On Board the House-Boat, A Conference on Deck, A Conference Below-Stairs, The Gehenna is Chartered, On Board the Gehenna, Captain Kidd Meets with an Obstacle, A Warning Accepted, Marooned, and The Escape and the End.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.