The Movie Boys in Peril: Or, Strenuous Days Along the Panama Canal
1926
The Movie Boys in Peril: Or, Strenuous Days Along the Panama Canal
1926
Adventure, American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels
The Movie Boys in Peril: Or, Strenuous Days Along the Panama Canal is a juvenile adventure novel by Victor Appleton, first published in 1926. It follows young filmmakers Blake Stewart and Joe Duncan as they travel to the Panama Canal to capture dramatic scenes, particularly the Culebra Cut landslides, with the help of their enigmatic Spanish companion, Vigues Alcando. The story combines elements of travel, engineering, and light intrigue, showcasing the excitement of early 20th-century filmmaking against the backdrop of a significant historical construction project.
