Harrie Irving Hancock was een Amerikaanse scheikundige en schrijver, die voornamelijk bekend is als auteur van kinderliteratuur en jeugdboeken uit het einde van de 19e en het begin van de 20e eeuw. Zijn werken verkennen vaak fantasierijke werelden en avonturen die jonge lezers aanspreken. Hancock waagde zich ook aan het creëren van fictieve verhalen met meeslepende plots, waaronder speculatieve scenario's van nationaal conflict.
Set during the American Revolution, this adventure novel follows a group of patriotic young boys as they join the fight against the British. Full of suspense and action, readers will be on the edge of their seats as Uncle Sam's Boys race to outsmart the enemy and help secure America's freedom.
This classic guide offers a unique approach to physical education for kids, drawing from traditional Japanese martial arts and incorporating practical exercises that promote discipline, strength, and flexibility. Ideal for parents, teachers, and coaches who want to help young people develop healthy habits and positive attitudes towards fitness.
In this exciting story, a group of high school boys form a canoe club and compete against their rivals on the picturesque Pleasant Lake. With fast-paced action and thrilling races, author Harrie Irving Hancock captures the fun and excitement of summer camp and outdoor sports. Along the way, the boys learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
In this thrilling adventure story, Dave Darrin, a brave young officer in the United States Navy, is charged with leading a dangerous mission to track down and destroy German mine layers during World War I. Along the way, he must battle enemy submarines, treacherous weather, and his own inner demons in order to complete his mission and prove himself as a true patriot and hero.