Bøger af John Blaine

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

The Golden Skull is a thrilling science adventure story written by John Blaine. The book follows the adventures of Rick Brant, a young scientist and adventurer, and his friend Scotty as they embark on a dangerous mission to uncover the secrets of a mysterious island in the Caribbean.The story begins when Rick and Scotty receive a strange message from an old friend, who asks for their help in finding a lost treasure on the island of Haiti. Intrigued by the challenge, the boys set out on a perilous journey, facing treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and ruthless enemies along the way.As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the island, Rick and Scotty discover a hidden underground laboratory, where they uncover a sinister plot to create a powerful new weapon. With the help of their friends and their scientific expertise, the boys must race against time to stop the evil mastermind behind the scheme and save the world from destruction.Filled with action, suspense, and scientific intrigue, The Golden Skull is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Blaine's vivid descriptions and fast-paced storytelling make this book a must-read for fans of science fiction and adventure stories.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.

A great barking of dogs broke the silence of the sleepy summer afternoon. Elinor Pomeroy laid down her knitting and slowly walked around the house. The barking of the three big dogs had been on a joyous tone. A young man was racing up the long front drive, the dogs leaping and bounding around him. "Three rousing cheers, old dear," he cried. "Three cheers! I have won out!" "Do you really mean it, Lester?" she cried. "Do you really mean that your invention is a success?" "It certainly is, Elinor," he answered, a certain gravity coming into his face and manner. "I know now that it is all right. We have even tried it out, and I am sure of it." Elinor took her excited brother by the arm and led him to the wide, swinging hammock.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

A train had just come to a stop in the border station of Virballen. Half of the platform of that station is in Russia; half of it in East Prussia, the easternmost province of the German empire. All trains that pass from one country to the other stop there. There are customs men, soldiers, policemen, Prussian and Russian, who form a gauntlet all travelers must run. Here passports must be shown, trunks opened. Getting in or out of Russia is not a simple business, even in the twentieth century. All sorts of people can't come in while a good many who try to get out are turned back, and may have to make a long journey to Siberia if they cannot account for themselves properly.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Rick Brant and his pal, Scotty, have the kind of adventures all young men would like to have. They live on an island called Spindrift where Rick's father heads a group of scientists working in the field of electronics. Here and abroad the young men encounter many thrilling adventures and solve many baffling mysteries. In "Smugglers' Reef" Rick and Scotty use an infrared camera to gather evidence against smugglers.

In the "The Blue Ghost Mystery" Rick and Scotty's Virginia vacation turns into a hair-raising mystery when they encounter what seems to be a Civil War ghost. Can the boys unravel the puzzle with brains and science? The clues to the baffling mystery are few.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

A non-fiction companion volume to the popular Rick Brant Science-Adventure Series. This reprint of a very hard-to-find title includes easy-to-read chapters about codes and ciphers, slingshots and archery, microscopes and radios, tricks and games, and scientific experiments and how to plan a science project. Please Note: These experiments have not been written with the modern reader in mind. Some may be dangerous and should not be undertaken. The Rick Brant series was written pseudonymously under the name John Blaine from 1946-1968 . Many millions of the books were sold. Rick Brant was a high school boy who lived on an island off the coast of New Jersey. His father was a world-famous scientist. Rick's best friend was Donald "Scotty" Scott and together they have adventures all over the globe usually involving a secret science project of some kind.Originally published in 1960.

Seventh entry in the Rick Brant Science Mystery Adventure series has Rick and buddy Scott using infrared technology on the trail of smuggling no-goodniks in the vicinity of Spindrift Island, Rick's home and location of his dad's laboratory, off the New Jersey & New York coast.