The Boy Scouts on the Yukon by Ralph Victor
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"The Boy Scouts on the Yukon" by Ralph Victor is a work of adventure fiction written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a group of Boys Scouts as they embark on an expedition to the Yukon Territory under the leadership of Colonel Snow and the guidance of an experienced Alaskan miner nicknamed Swiftwater Jim. The story highlights themes of teamwork, bravery, and exploration while incorporating elements of outdoor adventure and
the spirit of the Boy Scout movement. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the boys’ adventure, starting with their journey aboard the steamer "Queen" through the stunning scenery of the Inside Passage to Alaska. We are introduced to the main characters, including Gerald Moore, Jack Blake, and their comrades, as they eagerly anticipate the trip while also engaging in jovial banter. The narrative quickly shifts to action as Rand Peyton performs a heroic rescue of a man who falls overboard, showcasing the boys' training and camaraderie. The chapter ends with hints of various challenges and encounters they will face in the wilderness as they prepare to explore the untamed landscapes of the Yukon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Victor, Ralph |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mencl, Rudolf |
| Title | The Boy Scouts on the Yukon |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Alaska -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26257 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26257-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 552 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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