Motor Matt's Defiance; or Around the Horn

Motor Matt's Close Call; or The Snare of Don Carlos by Stanley R. Matthews follows the thrilling adventures of Matt and his crew aboard the _Grampus_. Facing perilous situations and risky decisions they navigate through dangers like being chased by soldiers and narrowly escaping submarine mines. The narrative unfolds with daring rescue missions highlighting the risks and sacrifices involved in seal-hunting pearl-diving egret-hunting and orchid-hunting. It also explores historical events such as the founding of the City of Mexico and the significance of poi in Hawaiian culture emphasizing courage ingenuity and selflessness.