Pluck and Luck Complete Stories of Adventure
Nickel weekly published by Frank Tousey, 1898-1919. Publisher's description: "Contains all sorts of tales. Every story complete."
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Tons of Luck, or, The Boy of Many Good Fortunes
Allyn Draper
A dime novel centered on a young protagonist whose persistence and chance encounters lead to a series of fortunate outcomes. Through changing circumstances and unexpected opportunities, the story follows his varied experiences in pursuit of success and recognition.
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“333”, or, The Boy Without a Name
Allan Arnold
A dime novel about an unidentified boy known only by the number “333.” The story follows his search for identity and the circumstances that surround his mysterious past. Through a series of events and discoveries, his origins and true name are gradually revealed.
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The Boss of the Camp, or, The Boy Who Was Never Afraid
An Old Scout
A dime novel about a young leader who takes charge of a work camp and faces a series of challenges without hesitation. The story follows his actions and decisions as he earns respect through resourcefulness and courage in difficult situations.
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Missing from School, or, The Mysterious Disappearance of Billy Bird
Howard Austin
A dime novel about the sudden disappearance of a student named Billy Bird and the search that follows. The story traces the efforts to uncover what happened to him, revealing a sequence of clues, misunderstandings, and discoveries that lead to the truth behind his absence.
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Sure and Steady, or, A Boy Engineer’s First Job
Jasper C. Merritt
A dime novel about a young engineer beginning his first position in the field. The narrative follows his work on new projects, his problem-solving efforts, and his experiences as he learns the demands of his trade.
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Al, the Boy Acrobat, or, Flip Flopping into Fame and Fortune
Allyn Draper
A dime novel about a young acrobat named Al whose talent and determination lead him through a series of performances and challenges in pursuit of success. The story follows his rise within the world of entertainment and the events that shape his career.
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Hustling Bob, or, The Smartest Boy in Town
Richard R. Montgomery
A dime novel about an ambitious boy named Bob whose quick thinking and determination help him navigate challenges in his town. The story follows his efforts to solve problems, take on new ventures, and earn recognition for his ingenuity.
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A Haunted Boy, or, The Mad-House Mystery
Allan Arnold
A dime novel about a boy whose strange experiences lead him to uncover a mystery surrounding an asylum. The story follows his encounters with secrecy, mistaken identities, and unexplained events as he searches for the cause of the haunting and the truth behind the institution.
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The Smugglers of the Shannon, or, The Irish Meg Merriles
Berton Bertrew
A dime novel set along the Irish coast, where the smuggling schooner Molly Asthore and its captain, Roderick Racket, become entangled in deception and pursuit.
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On the Plains with Buffalo Bill, or, Two Years in the Wild West
An Old Scout
A dime novel recounting two years alongside Buffalo Bill on the western frontier, following a young New Yorker through wagon-train travel, encounters with Sioux under Yellow Bear, and running fights across the plains.
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The Rival Nines, or, The Boy Champions of the Reds and Grays
Jasper C. Merritt
A dime novel about two competing baseball teams known as the Reds and the Grays. The story follows their rivalry through a series of games, disputes, and acts of sportsmanship that determine which team will earn the local championship.
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Dick Dareall: The Boy Blockade Runner
Thomas H. Wilson
A dime novel set during wartime, following Dick Dareall, a young sailor who risks his life running blockades. The story depicts his encounters with enemy ships, narrow escapes, and his efforts to complete dangerous missions at sea.
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His Last Chance, or, Uncle Dick’s Fortune
Allyn Draper
A dime novel about a young man given a final opportunity to change his circumstances through an inheritance left by his uncle. The story follows his attempts to prove his worth, face deceitful rivals, and secure his rightful claim.
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Rolly Rock, or, Chasing the Mountain Bandits
Richard R. Montgomery
A dime novel about Rolly Rock, who pursues a band of mountain outlaws through Giacomo Pass, intervenes in a stage-coach holdup, and outmaneuvers the gang’s chief amid ambushes, captures, and escapes.
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Big Bone Island, or, Lost in the Wilds of Siberia
Thomas H. Wilson
A dime novel about two American sailors stranded in the Arctic after a confrontation with a Russian warship near the Lena River delta. Their search for survival leads to Big Bone Island, where they encounter a mysterious Russian exile, hidden dangers in the ice fields, and discoveries preserved in the frozen wilderness of Siberia.
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The Gold Queen, or, Two Yankee Boys in Never Never Land
Howard Austin
A dime novel following two American cousins, Joe Rice and Harry Hope, who travel to Australia in search of a missing relative and adventure.
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Shore Line Sam: The Young Southern Engineer, or, Railroading in War Times
Jas C. Merritt
A dime novel set during the American Civil War, following Sam Wells, a young Northern engineer known as “Shore Line Sam,” who runs trains through Confederate territory under constant threat from guerrillas and sabotage.
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Nobody’s Son, or, The Strange Fortunes of a Smart Boy
Berton Bertrew
A dime novel following George Porter, an ambitious New York boy with no known family, who rises from humble work in an importing house to uncover hidden ties to wealth and identity.
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Little Red Cloud: The Boy Indian Chief
An Old Scout
A dime novel set along the upper Missouri frontier before the American Civil War.
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Fontenoy Farrell, or, The Dashing Young Scout of the Irish Brigade
Allan Arnold
A dime novel set during the War of the Austrian Succession, following Fontenoy Farrell, a young scout serving with the Irish Brigade in the French army. As he carries messages through enemy lines, he becomes entangled in plots of betrayal, captures, and daring rescues during the Battle of Fontenoy.
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Little Robert Emmet, or, The Whiteboys of Tipperary
Allyn Draper
This dime novel dramatizes the story of Robert Emmet, a young Irish rebel leader, and the secret society known as the Whiteboys of Tipperary. Set against the backdrop of Irish resistance, it blends adventure and patriotism as Emmet’s group fights oppression while facing betrayal and danger.
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The Haunted House on the Harlem, or, The Mystery of a Missing Man
Howard Austin
This dime novel follows a mysterious disappearance along the Harlem River, centered on a reputedly haunted house. Blending elements of crime and the supernatural, it unfolds through suspense and intrigue as an investigator seeks the truth behind the missing man.
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The Boy of Donnybrook, or, A Lord for a Year: A Story of Ireland
Allyn Draper
This dime novel tells the story of a spirited Irish youth who rises from humble beginnings to unexpected fortune and title. Set in Donnybrook, it follows his encounters with scheming rivals, loyal friends, and twists of fate that test his courage and integrity. Blending humor, adventure, and class conflict, the tale captures themes of identity, justice, and ambition in early twentieth-century Ireland.
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The Invisible Twelve: An Irish Romance of the Present Day and Other Stories
Allan Arnold
This dime novel collection presents The Invisible Twelve, a tale of intrigue and secret brotherhood in modern Ireland, alongside other stories of mystery and adventure. The title story follows a covert society bound by loyalty and justice as its members navigate betrayal, rebellion, and hidden love. The accompanying tales continue the themes of courage and defiance that defined the era’s popular fiction.
