The Outdoor Chums in the Forest; Or, Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge by Quincy Allen
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"The Outdoor Chums in the Forest; Or, Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge" by Quincy Allen is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. This adventure novel follows a group of boys known as the Rod, Gun and Camera Club, who embark on a camping trip full of excitement and potential danger. The primary characters include Bluff Masters, Frank Langdon, Jerry Wallington, and Will Milton, as they tackle
not only the challenges of the wilderness but also the mysteries surrounding local ghost stories. At the start of the story, the boys are unsettled by a mix of bravado and fear after hearing ghost tales surrounding Oak Ridge. Bluff, feeling challenged, suggests they prove the ghost to be a myth by investigating it. This leads to some banter with classmates and sets the stage for their exciting camping trip. As the boys journey deeper into the forest, they encounter various challenges, from a mad dog scare to an unexpected bear encounter, prompting themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the quest for truth amid supernatural folklore. This opening establishes a lively adventure filled with anticipation for what lies ahead, engaging readers who enjoy tales of friendship and exploration in the great outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allen, Quincy |
|---|---|
| Title | The Outdoor Chums in the Forest; Or, Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan 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: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Vacations -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41982 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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