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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The Boyhood Days of “Pawnee Bill,” or, From the Schoolroom to the Frontier
An Old Scout
A dime novel depicting the early adventures of Gordon Lillie, later known as Pawnee Bill. Leaving his Illinois home to seek fortune in the West, he faces danger, moral trials, and encounters with outlaws and pioneers while building his reputation as a scout.
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The Smartest Boy in Philadelphia, or, Dick Rollins’ Fight for a Living
Allyn Draper
A dime novel set in early twentieth-century Philadelphia, following Dick Rollins, a boy left destitute after his father’s wrongful imprisonment.
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North Pole Nat, or, The Secret of the Frozen Deep
Thomas H. Wilson
A dime novel recounting the Arctic adventures of Nathan “North Pole Nat” Hawkins, a young whaleman whose ship becomes trapped in the ice after the loss of its captain.
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Percy Greville, the Scout of Valley Forge: A Story of the American Revolution
Jasper A. Gordon
A dime novel set during the American Revolution, following Percy Greville, a young soldier at Valley Forge whose bravery earns him command as a scout under General Wayne.
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Young King Kerry, the Irish Rob Roy; or, The Lost Lilly of Killarney
Allyn Draper
A dime novel set in nineteenth-century Ireland, following Lord Lovejoy, an English nobleman banished to Kerry under the name Captain Grandon, and his conflict with a rebel leader known as Young King Kerry.
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Across the Continent with a Circus; or, The Twin Riders of the Ring
Berton Bertrew
A dime novel following twin brothers Burt and Rob Leroy, circus riders who journey across America with Montmorency’s Grand Consolidated Circus. When a storm collapses the big top and a tiger escapes, the brothers become involved in a series of dangers, rivalries, and revelations about their family’s past.
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Up from the Ranks, or, From Corporal to General
Jasper A. Gordon
A dime novel set during the American Civil War, following Will Herbert, a young machinist who enlists with the Dover Guards and rises through the ranks through courage and leadership.
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Kit Carson’s Little Scout, or, The Renegade’s Doom
An Old Scout
A dime novel chronicling the adventures of Kit Carson and a young companion, Burke Miller, as they confront dangers on the western frontier involving a renegade and a series of armed conflicts.
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Billy Button, the Young Clown and Bareback Rider
Berton Bertrew
A dime novel tracing the life of a boy acrobat who rises from poverty to circus fame under the name Billy Button. Beginning with makeshift street performances in New York, his story follows early struggles, personal loss, and his eventual success as a celebrated clown and rider.
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The Boy Cavalry Scout, or, Life in the Saddle
Jasper A. Gordon
A dime novel set during the American Civil War, following Ned Burton, a young Union scout serving under General Grant.
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Jack Wright and His Electric Sea Ghost, or, A Strange Under Water Journey
Noname
A dime novel about inventor Jack Wright and his crew as they embark on an undersea mission in their electric submarine, the Sea Ghost.
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Pat Malloy, or, An Irish Boy’s Pluck and Luck
Allyn Draper
A dime novel following Pat Malloy, an Irish-born youth who escapes his abusive father and sets out to make his way in America.
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Claim 33; or, The Boys of the Mountain
Jas C. Merritt
A dime novel about two young prospectors and an old miner who uncover the rich “Claim 33” in Arizona and defend it against an outlaw band and other threats, aided by a girl whose father holds the mine’s secret.
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The Rival Baseball Clubs, or, The Champions of Columbia Academy
Allyn Draper
A dime novel in which inventor Jack Wright tests his electro-magnetic road engine, the “Hurricane,” and acquires a parchment map to a hidden “Golden City” in the Sierras, prompting an expedition shaped by pursuit, contested claims, and frontier hazards.
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Jack Wright and His Magnetic Motor, or, The Golden City of the Sierras
Noname
A dime novel in which inventor Jack Wright launches his electric airship to aid Royal Maxwell in searching for a missing explorer, confronting Captain Adam Sloat and navigating mechanical failures and storms along the route.
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Jack Wright and His Electric Torpedo Ram, or, The Sunken City of the Atlantic
Noname
A dime novel in which inventor Jack Wright deploys his electric torpedo ram on a government-backed mission to the Sargasso Sea, confronting a mysterious raider while probing reports of a sunken city.
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Jack Wright and His Electric Balloon Ship, or, 30,000 Leagues Above the Earth
Noname
A dime novel in which inventor Jack Wright builds an electric balloon ship capable of global flight.
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Gerald O’Grady’s Grit, or, The Branded Irish Lad
Allyn Draper
A dime novel following Gerald O’Grady, a young Irish soldier falsely accused and punished by his commanding officer, Colonel Costello, and his son.
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Jack Wright and His Magnetic Motor, or, The Golden City of the Sierras
Noname
A dime novel in which inventor Jack Wright tests his electro-magnetic road engine, the “Hurricane,” and acquires a parchment map to a hidden “Golden City” in the Sierras, prompting an expedition shaped by pursuit, contested claims, and frontier hazards.
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Jack Wright’s Air and Water Cutter; or, Wonderful Adventures on the Wing and Afloat
Noname
A dime novel in which inventor Jack Wright trials his air-and-water craft, the Flying Fish, rescues an infant seized by an eagle, survives a crash landing in Wrightstown Bay, and returns the child to its mother, who reveals a clue to a hidden diamond mine.
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Jack Wright and His Ocean Racer; or, Around the World in 20 Days
Noname
A dime novel about inventor Jack Wright’s wager to circumnavigate the globe in twenty days aboard his high-speed vessel, the Ocean Racer.
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The Floating Gold Mine, or, Adrift in an Unknown Sea
Captain Thos. H. Wilson
A dime novel set on the Pacific coast, following Ned Harland as he flees false murder charges and sets sail on the yacht Jumping Jenny.
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Young Captain Rock, or, The First of the Whiteboys
Allyn Draper
A dime novel set during the Irish uprisings of the eighteenth century, following a young leader known as Captain Rock and his secret band of Whiteboys.
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The Wild Bull of Kerry, or, A Battle for Life
Allyn Draper
This dime novel centers on the fierce struggles of an Irish hero known as the “Wild Bull of Kerry,” whose strength and determination drive him to defend his honor and protect those he loves. Set amid rural Ireland’s rivalries and hardships, the story combines adventure, loyalty, and resilience in a tale of courage against oppression.
