The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island; or, Marooned Among the Game-fish Poachers
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"The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island; or, Marooned Among the Game-fish Poachers" by Herbert Carter is an adventure novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows a group of Boy Scouts from the Cranford Troop, particularly focusing on their leader, Thad Brewster, as they embark on a thrilling expedition to Lake Superior. The scouts encounter various challenges and misadventures, including the unexpected recall of their scoutmaster and an encounter with
a mysterious creature that adds an element of suspense to their journey. At the start of the story, the excitement of the Boy Scouts is palpable as they prepare for their trip to Sturgeon Island. Thad and his friends—Bumpus, Giraffe, Allan, Davy, and Step Hen—navigate conversations about their scoutmaster's sudden departure due to an emergency. Despite their initial disappointment, the boys quickly shift their focus to their adventure ahead. As they reach the shores of Lake Superior, they set up camp in anticipation of their boat's arrival, only to find themselves amidst unforeseen challenges, including a potential encounter with danger in the form of a panther. With engaging character dynamics and a touch of humor, the narrative captivates readers as it blends the themes of friendship, adventure, and unexpected twists in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carter, Herbert, active 1909-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island; or, Marooned Among the Game-fish Poachers |
| Credits | Produced by Sean Pobuda |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Great Lakes Region (North America) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8067 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08067-3 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 13, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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