Hugh Lloyd

Skippy Dare and his father have high hopes for a new life after they begin living on their new barge, the "Minnie M. Baxter," but it's hard to pull out of the life they have been leading. But Skippy ends up alone on the "Minnie M. Baxter, "Gripping adventures of Skippy pose questions for us -What happened to his father? Who is Big Joe Tully and what is his relation to Skippy? Who is Mugs? Do the people in the Basin have to leave after all? And what do hot dogs have to do with anything?

A thrilling tale of young men and their encounters with pirates on a river. Great reading for younger men; thrilling for everyone.

The Lost Mine of the Amazon is an adventure novel written by Hugh Lloyd. It tells the story of a group of explorers who set out to find a legendary lost mine in the heart of the Amazon jungle. The mine is said to be filled with gold and precious gems, and many have tried and failed to find it over the years. The main character, Jack, is a young man who is determined to follow in his father's footsteps and find the mine. He is joined on his journey by a group of experienced explorers, including a tough-as-nails guide named Pedro, a beautiful and mysterious woman named Ana, and a wealthy businessman named Mr. Smith. As they journey deeper into the jungle, the group faces a number of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous wildlife, and hostile tribes. Along the way, they also discover clues that suggest that they are not the only ones searching for the lost mine. As tensions rise and the stakes get higher, Jack and his companions must use all their skills and resources to stay alive and find the lost mine before it falls into the wrong hands. The Lost Mine of the Amazon is a thrilling adventure tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. 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.