The Motor Boys were the heroes of a popular series of adventure books for boys at the turn of the 20th century issued by the Stratemeyer Syndicate under the pseudonym of Clarence Young.

Clarence Young's 'The Motor Boys on the Atlantic; or, The Mystery of the Lighthouse' is a thrilling adventure novel that follows a group of young friends as they embark on a high-seas mystery that leads them to a mysterious lighthouse. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, perfect for young readers who enjoy action-packed stories with a dash of mystery. Set in the early 20th century, the book captures the spirit of the time with its detailed descriptions of technology and transportation. Young's ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats makes 'The Motor Boys on the Atlantic' a must-read for fans of adventure fiction. Clarence Young, a prolific author known for his series of 'Motor Boys' books, drew inspiration from his own love of exploration and discovery to create this captivating story. His attention to detail and knowledge of the period shine through in his vivid portrayal of the characters and settings. Fans of classic adventure literature will delight in this timeless tale of bravery and friendship. I highly recommend 'The Motor Boys on the Atlantic' to readers looking for a riveting and nostalgic adventure story that will capture their imagination.

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"Don't try it Jerry, you can't make it." "Yes, I can Bob. There's more room than you think. Besides, the hay is soft." "No, don't, Jerry. We're in no hurry," put in the third member of a trio of boys in a big touring car that was skimming along a pleasant country road behind a load of hay. "Don't do it!" "Say, I'm tired of taking in all that fellow's dust," returned Jerry Hopkins. "Hold fast fellows, here we go!" He pressed down the accelerator pedal of the machine and headed the car for a narrow space that showed between the load of hay and the side rails of a bridge that the farm wagon was just crossing. It was a rather small opening to get through but Jerry was a skillful steersman, and, as he had[2] said, he had traveled behind the load of hay so long, breathing the dust kicked up by the plodding horses, that he was tired of it. The driver had been obstinate and would not pull over, and this was the first chance Jerry had had to pass.

When Jerry, Ned and Bob returned from an automobile ride one day, and saw a great crowd around the railroad station of their home town, they were somewhat excited. They were made more so when they saw Jim Nestor, the foreman of the mine in which they held an interest, and another Westerner, wildly digging on the tracks. And when they heard the murmurs of "gold," they did not know what to think. And from then on they were involved in happenings that did not cease when they set out to recover the sixty nuggets, so strangely hidden on the border. Though the gold on the railroad tracks did not amount to much, the other pocket of the precious yellow metal did, as you will learn in the pages that follow. In this book you may also read of the search Professor Snodgrass made for some luminous snakes, and how he found them; and I have also taken pleasure in writing for you an account of how Noddy Nixon tried to get away from the motor boys the gold they worked so hard for, and how our heroes braved even the perils of a band of Blackfeet Indians, who had escaped from their reservation.