Cover of Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret

Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret

    Victor Appleton's Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret is an adventure fiction novel.

    On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 463 times in the last 30 days.

    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret

    "Don Sturdy in the Tombs of Gold, or The Old Egyptian's Great Secret" by Victor Appleton is a children’s adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Don Sturdy, who embarks on an exhilarating journey to Egypt in search of his missing father and mother, alongside his uncles. The plot thickens as they confront mysteries, including the elusive Tombs of Gold, which hold great significance to Don’s father, who has been consumed by an obsession with them. The beginning of the story sets a tone of suspense and urgency as Don expresses his anxiety over his father's mysterious disappearance. After receiving a cablegram from his mother indicating that she is in Egypt and his father is missing, Don is determined to travel there and unravel the mystery. The opening chapters introduce his supportive family members, Don's friends, and hints at past adventures that may come into play as they prepare for their voyage. As Don's quest unfolds, readers can expect thrilling encounters, new friendships, and ultimately, the unveiling of secrets hidden within the ancient tombs.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure stories
    • Valley of the Kings, Egypt, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret?

    Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret was written by Victor Appleton.

    What genre is Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Treasure Island, The Fellowship of the Ring and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.

    More by Victor Appleton

    All books →

    Books like Don Sturdy in the tombs of gold; or, The old Egyptian's great secret