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The book tells the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they embark on a perilous journey to rescue Horace M. Lyman, an American who has been imprisoned in Paraguay. The story begins with the group discussing their plans in a hotel room in Lima, Peru, where they are being spied on by a mysterious man named Thomas Q. Collins. As they journey through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains, they face numerous obstacles, including hostile natives, wild animals, and treacherous terrain. Along the way, they meet a stranger named Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Lyman and offers to help them in their quest. The group also encounters a rival airship, the Vixen, which is piloted by a suspicious character who seems to be working against them. Despite the many challenges they face, the group perseveres and eventually rescues Lyman, but not before they are ambushed by enemies and forced to defend themselves. As they make their way to Asuncion with Lyman, they are pursued by the Paraguayan authorities and Collins, who is determined to prevent Lyman from reaching safety. Ultimately, the group succeeds in their mission and arrives in Asuncion, where they are met with a mixture of curiosity and hostility. The book ends with the group reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter begins with Ned, Jimmie, and Sam in a hotel room in Lima, Peru, discussing their plans to rescue Horace M. Lyman, an American who has been imprisoned in Paraguay. They are being spied on by a mysterious man who is trying to determine their intentions. The man, Thomas Q. Collins, is revealed to be a steam pump salesman, but Ned is suspicious of his true motives. Meanwhile, a relief expedition led by Jack Bosworth is traveling up the Amazon River in a motorboat, hoping to meet up with Ned and the others. As they journey deeper into the jungle, they encounter various obstacles, including a massive log blocking their path and a group of headhunters. The chapter ends with the Black Bear, their motorboat, trapped in a narrow stream, surrounded by hostile natives and wild animals.
The chapter begins with the Nelson, an airship, flying over New Orleans, and the boys discussing their plans to rescue Horace M. Lyman, an American imprisoned in Paraguay. They decide to head to Lima, Peru, and then to the Amazon River, where they hope to meet up with a relief expedition led by Jack Bosworth. Meanwhile, a mysterious airship, the Vixen, is seen prowling around the mountains, and the boys suspect it may be connected to their mission. They also meet a Boy Scout named Mike Dougherty, who is stranded in Lima, and decide to help him. As they prepare to leave Lima, they are warned that they are being watched, and Ned receives mysterious telegrams that seem to be trying to locate him. The boys set out across the Gulf of Mexico, and after a few days, they arrive in Panama, where they refuel and continue on their journey. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including headhunters and wild animals, and eventually, they find themselves trapped in a narrow stream, surrounded by hostile natives. The chapter ends with the boys trying to find a way to escape and continue their mission to rescue Lyman.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew, including Jack, Frank, and Harry, are trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie discover that the Vixen, the rival airship, has been damaged and is being repaired by its driver. They also find evidence that suggests Lyman may be hidden in a cavern in the mountains. The chapter ends with the boys preparing to guard the Nelson and search for Lyman, while also dealing with the threat of the Vixen and its driver.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie.
The chapter continues with Ned, Jimmie, and their new ally, Old Mose Jackson, a former cowboy who used to work for Horace M. Lyman, trying to find Lyman in the mountains of Peru. They discover that Lyman has been secretly kept in a cavern in the mountains, and they suspect that Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, is involved in the conspiracy. Collins is left behind by the others and seems to be waiting for something or someone. Ned and Jimmie try to repair the damaged Nelson, but they realize that they need to guard it from enemies who might try to destroy it. Meanwhile, Jackson recognizes a cowboy salute and responds to it, hoping to locate Lyman. As they wait for Lyman's response, they come under attack, and Collins appears, claiming he wants to talk to them. However, the boys are wary of his intentions, suspecting a trick.
The chapter continues with Ned, Jimmie, and their new ally, Old Mose Jackson, a former cowboy who used to work for Horace M. Lyman, trying to find Lyman in the mountains of Peru. They discover that Lyman has been secretly kept in a cavern in the mountains, and they suspect that Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, is involved in the conspiracy. Collins is left behind by the others and seems to be waiting for something or someone. Ned and Jimmie try to repair the damaged Nelson, but they realize that they need to guard it from enemies who might try to destroy it. Meanwhile, Jackson recognizes a cowboy salute and responds to it, hoping to locate Lyman. As they wait for Lyman's response, they come under attack, and Collins appears, claiming he wants to talk to them. However, the boys are wary of his intentions, suspecting a trick.
The chapter continues with Ned, Jimmie, and their new ally, Old Mose Jackson, trying to find Horace M. Lyman in the mountains of Peru. They discover that Lyman has been secretly kept in a cavern in the mountains and suspect that Thomas Q. Collins is involved in the conspiracy. Collins is left behind by the others and seems to be waiting for something or someone. Ned and Jimmie try to repair the damaged Nelson, but they realize that they need to guard it from enemies who might try to destroy it. Meanwhile, Jackson recognizes a cowboy salute and responds to it, hoping to locate Lyman. As they wait for Lyman's response, they come under attack, and Collins appears, claiming he wants to talk to them. However, the boys are wary of his intentions, suspecting a trick.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The chapter also follows the story of the Black Bear, which is being pursued by cannibals and is forced to use dynamite to defend itself. The crew of the Black Bear eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter begins with the Black Bear, a motorboat, traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. The crew is faced with various obstacles, including a massive log blocking their path and a group of headhunters. They use dynamite to blast through the log and continue on their journey. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are trying to repair the Nelson, which was damaged in a previous crash. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The Black Bear's crew eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. The boys on the Black Bear encounter various obstacles, including headhunters and wild animals, and use dynamite to defend themselves. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The crew of the Black Bear eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The crew of the Black Bear eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter begins with the Black Bear motorboat traveling up the Amazon River, trying to catch up with the Nelson airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. The crew encounters various obstacles, including headhunters and wild animals, and uses dynamite to defend themselves. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The crew of the Black Bear eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter begins with Jack, Frank, and Harry on the Black Bear motorboat, trying to navigate through the Amazon River. They encounter various obstacles, including headhunters and wild animals, and use dynamite to defend themselves. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship, the Nelson. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The crew of the Black Bear eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter continues the story of Ned, Jimmie, and their friends as they navigate through the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains in their quest to rescue Horace M. Lyman. The Black Bear, a motorboat, is traveling up the Amazon River, and its crew is trying to catch up with the Nelson, an airship piloted by Ned and Jimmie. Meanwhile, Ned and Jimmie are dealing with the aftermath of a crash and are trying to repair their airship. They meet a stranger, Old Mose Jackson, who claims to have worked for Horace M. Lyman and is familiar with the area. As they try to find Lyman, they are ambushed by enemies, and a tense standoff ensues. The chapter ends with Mr. Thomas Q. Collins, a suspicious character, appearing on the scene and asking to talk to Ned and Jimmie. Collins reveals that Lyman has disappeared and offers Ned a bribe of half a million dollars to help him find Lyman and come to terms with him. However, Ned refuses the bribe and decides to take Lyman to Asuncion. The crew of the Black Bear eventually meets up with the Nelson, and Ned helps them escape from the cannibals. The chapter ends with Ned and his friends reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.
The chapter continues with Ned, Jack, Frank, and the rescued Horace M. Lyman on their way to Asuncion in the Nelson airship. They are being pursued by the Paraguayan authorities and the villainous Thomas Q. Collins, who is trying to prevent Lyman from reaching Asuncion and saving his cattle concession. The boys use their skills and resourcefulness to evade their pursuers and eventually arrive in Asuncion, where they are met with a mixture of curiosity and hostility. Ned is arrested on a charge of smuggling, but is later released and reunited with his friends. The chapter ends with the boys reflecting on their adventures and the dangers they faced in the Amazon River and the Andes Mountains.