The Boy Scouts in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine by Carter
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"The Boy Scouts in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine" by Herbert Carter is a novel written in the early 20th century. This exciting adventure follows a group of Boy Scouts, specifically the Silver Fox Patrol, as they embark on a thrilling journey in the Rocky Mountains. The story delves into themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the pursuit of adventure, featuring characters like Thad Brewster, the patrol leader,
and his companions, who face various challenges, including encounters with wild animals and mysterious figures. At the start of the story, the Silver Fox Patrol is introduced while they navigate treacherous mountain trails, sharing light-hearted banter about their past escapades and personal quirks. The dialogue establishes the group's dynamics, revealing traits such as Step Hen's forgetfulness and Smithy’s curiosity. However, the atmosphere quickly shifts when they confront an unexpected danger as one member, Smithy, nearly falls from the trail. The opening sets the stage for their adventure, hinting at greater mysteries ahead, including tales of a lost silver mine linked to the character Aleck Rawson, who later experiences a harrowing ordeal involving a hostile prospector named Colonel Kracker. This captivating introduction intrigues readers with its mix of adventure, the spirit of exploration, and the promise of uncovering secrets hidden within the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carter, Herbert, active 1909-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Scouts in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rocky Mountains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32354 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 358 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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