Tom Slade with the Flying Corps: A Campfire Tale by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
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"Tom Slade with the Flying Corps: A Campfire Tale" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The book follows the life and tragic end of Tom Slade, a young aviator in World War I, who is celebrated as a hero after his death in combat. It explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the complexities of wartime experiences through the lens of Tom's relationships and his
legacy among those who knew him. At the start of the story, the narrative introduces the reader to the aftermath of Tom Slade’s reported death in battle, which sends shockwaves through his hometown and local scout troop. A fellow scout and friend named Roy Blakeley grapples with his grief while reminiscing about Tom’s heroic nature and the events leading up to his demise. The opening establishes an emotional tone, detailing the impact of Tom's sacrifice on those around him and hinting at the rich history of his adventures, serving as a tribute to his character through Roy's reflections and the discovery of Tom's buried legacy. This beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Tom's past exploits, ultimately leading to the mystery surrounding his final days. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957 |
| Title | Tom Slade with the Flying Corps: A Campfire Tale |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (www.hathitrust.org/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, American -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59816 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 327 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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