Woodcraft; Or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good by Captain Alan Douglas
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About this eBook
| Author | Douglas, Alan, Captain |
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| Illustrator | Caswell, Edward C., 1879-1963 |
| Title | Woodcraft; Or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good |
| Series Title | The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Woodcraft; or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good" by Captain Alan Douglas is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the experiences of a group of Boy Scouts, particularly highlighting the character of Elmer Chenowith, their patrol leader. Throughout the narrative, themes of ingenuity, teamwork, and outdoor survival emerge as the young scouts navigate various challenges and mysteries while embodying the values of the scouting movement. The beginning of the novel introduces Elmer and his friend Jasper during a thunderstorm in the woods, where they realize they are lost. As they discuss their predicament, they express both fear and determination, showcasing their character development as scouts. They quickly learn practical skills of woodcraft and survival, and just when they think all is lost, their fellow scout leader, Elmer, arrives to help them find shelter and safety. The opening sets the stage for an adventure where the scouts will face challenges, apply their scouting knowledge, and work together to overcome obstacles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37167 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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