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Motor Matt's SubmarinebyStanley R. Matthewsis an exciting adventure novel that combines action, technology, and mystery. Written during the early twentieth century, the book follows the clever and fearless Motor Matt as he becomes involved in a dangerous journey beneath the ocean. Filled with secret plans, underwater travel, and dramatic encounters, the story captures the excitement readers once felt toward new inventions and mechanical discoveries.
The novel belongs to a style of adventure fiction that was especially popular with young readers. Fast-moving scenes, daring escapes, and inventive machines keep the story entertaining from beginning to end. Even today, the book remains an interesting example of classic pulp adventure storytelling.
"OFF WITH THE OLD, AND ON WITH THE NEW."
MOTOR STORIES
THRILLING
ADVENTURE
MOTOR
FICTION
NO. 15
JUNE 5, 1909.
FIVE
CENTS
MOTOR MATT'S
SUBMARINE
or
THE STRANGE
CRUISE
of the
GRAMPUS
By
The Author of "MOTOR MATT"
STREET & SMITH,
PUBLISHERS,
NEW YORK.
MOTOR STORIES
THRILLING ADVENTURE
MOTOR FICTION
Issued Weekly. By subscription $2.50 per year. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1909, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C., by
Street & Smith
,
79-89 Seventh Avenue, New York, N. Y.
No. 15.
NEW YORK, June 5, 1909.
Price Five Cents.
MOTOR MATT'S SUBMARINE;
OR,
THE STRANGE CRUISE OF THE
GRAMPUS
.
By the author of "MOTOR MATT."
CHARACTERS THAT APPEAR IN THIS STORY.
Motor Matt
, a lad who is at home with every variety of motor, and whose never-failing nerve serves to carry him through difficulties that would daunt any ordinary young fellow. Because of his daring as a racer with bicycle, motor-cycle and automobile he is known as "Mile-a-minute Matt." Motor-boats, air ships and submarines come naturally in his line, and consequently he lives in an atmosphere of adventure in following up his "hobby."
Dick Ferral
, a young sea dog from Canada, with all a sailor's superstitions, but in spite of all that a royal chum, ready to stand by the friend of his choice through thick and thin.
Carl Pretzel
, a cheerful and rollicking German boy, stout of frame as well as of heart, who is led by a fortunate accident to link his fortunes with those of Motor Matt.
Captain Nemo, Jr., otherwise Archibald Townsend
, a fast friend of the Motor Boys and skipper of the submarine,
Grampus
.
Cassidy
, mate of the
Grampus
.
Gaines, Clackett and Speake
, crew of the
Grampus
.
Captain Jim Sixty
, a seaman of long experience who resorts to filibustering in order to gain big prizes in the lottery of Fortune. Master of the wrecked brig,
Dolphin
.
Ysabel Sixty
, Captain Sixty's daughter, who plays an ignoble part, although against her better nature.
"OFF WITH THE OLD, AND ON WITH THE NEW." MOTOR STORIES THRILLING ADVENTURE MOTOR FICTION NO. 15 JUNE 5, 1909. FIVE CENTS MOTOR MATT'S SUBMARINE or THE STRANGE CRUISE of the GRAMP…
A STARTLING REPORT. There is a speed limit for automobiles in the City of New Orleans, but a certain red touring car on this Wednesday morning gave little heed to the regulation. With two wheels in th…
MIXED MESSAGES. "I tell you somet'ing," said Carl Pretzel gloomily, "I don'd like hanging aroundt mitoudt any pitzness. Id geds on my nerfs, yah, so helup me. For six tays, no…
HURRY-UP ORDERS. When Matt entered the bare little room on the second floor which served as a public parlor for the hotel, a girl of sixteen or seventeen arose to meet him. She had black hair and eyes…
ACCIDENT OR DESIGN? Motor Matt took Dick and Carl each by one arm and led them back into the cabin. "We'd better talk a little, pards," said Matt, with a worried look. "Vat's …
SIXTY SHOWS HIS HAND. "We'll suppose," proceeded Matt, "that Townsend has brought us all together on the Santa Maria for some work or other that's to be done in Belize. We�…
AN UNEXPECTED RESCUE. Sixty's unprovoked and murderous attack on Matt had been made with such brutal suddenness that the king of the motor boys had had no chance to defend himself. Before he fair…
A FRUITLESS SEARCH. "That boat was adrift!" cried Matt, as soon as he could find his tongue. "Yes," answered the captain in a tense voice, "and only Dick and Carl were aboard …
THE OVERTURNED BOAT. Matt's heaviness of spirit was reflected in his face. "Don't be discouraged," said the captain. "We'll cruise around in this part of the gulf and I f…
ADRIFT IN THE STORM. Dick and Carl were dumfounded at sight of the Grampus appearing suddenly amid the waves and with Captain Nemo, Jr., in the conning tower heaving a rope at Matt. Their surprise wo…

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