Sam Steele's Adventures in Panama, written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1907 under the pseudonym 'Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald,' follows young Sam Steele as he takes command of the ship 'Gladys H.' on a perilous journey to California. Alongside eccentric inventor Duncan Moit and his amphibious automobile, Sam navigates storms and encounters the hostile Techla Indians, descendants of the Aztecs. This sequel to 'Sam Steele's Adventures on Land and Sea' explores themes of adventure and invention, showcasing Baum's imaginative storytelling in juvenile fiction.
