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Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce

    Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce is an adventure fiction novel by Stanley R. Matthews.

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

    About Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce

    "Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce" by Stanley R. Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Motor Matt, and his cowboy friend, Joe McGlory, as they navigate a series of exciting escapades involving a valuable ruby known as the Eye of Buddha, stolen by the cunning thief Philo Grattan and his partner Bunce. Their journey unfolds in a world of motor vehicles, crime, and unexpected twists, appealing to readers who enjoy action-packed stories of crime and adventure. At the start of the story, Motor Matt and Joe McGlory find themselves waiting for a boat in Catskill-on-the-Hudson and decide to visit a nickelodeon. There, they are shocked to see a moving picture reenacting the details of the jewel theft they had previously encountered, which featured Grattan and Bunce. As the boys grapple with the uncanny similarities between the film and their real-life experiences, they ponder the fate of Tsan Ti, a mandarin who had entrusted the ruby to them for safekeeping. Their curiosity leads them to a series of revelations about Bunce and Grattan, culminating in the discovery of the mariner's hidden intentions and the threat of further danger surrounding them and the precious ruby. This engaging opener sets the stage for a suspenseful tale full of intrigue and excitement.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Adventure stories
    • Dime novels
    • Railroads, Juvenile fiction
    • Jewel thieves, Juvenile fiction
    • Mechanics, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce?

    Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce was written by Stanley R. Matthews.

    What genre is Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce?

    It is usually shelved as Adventure.

    Is Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce 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 Motor Matt's Mariner; or, Filling the Bill for Bunce?

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

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