The Boy Scouts on the Range by John Henry Goldfrap
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"The Boy Scouts on the Range" by John Henry Goldfrap is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows a group of young Boy Scouts, including Rob Blake, Corporal Merritt Crawford, and Tubby Hopkins, as they embark on an adventurous journey filled with encounters in the deserts of Arizona, challenges from local cowboys, and threats from Moqui Indians. The boys' experiences highlight themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the spirit of
scouting. At the start of the story, the three boys arrive in the small town of Mesaville excited about their invitation to the cattle ranch of Mr. Harkness. As they adapt to the local culture, they find themselves in a confrontation with rude cow-punchers. Rob's quick thinking and athleticism shine when he stands up for himself, leading to a skirmish that draws further attention to the boys. The narrative hints at deeper conflicts as they learn of Moqui Indians in the area, setting the stage for impending challenges that will test their skills, resolve, and the true meaning of being Boy Scouts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goldfrap, John Henry, 1879-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Scouts on the Range |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Arizona -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35071 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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