| Author |
Goldfrap, John Henry, 1879-1917 |
| Title |
The Boy Scouts and the Army Airship
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Boy Scouts and the Army Airship" by Lieut. Howard Payson is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the exciting exploits of the Boy Scouts, particularly the Eagle and Hawk Patrols, as they engage in thrilling contests and face off against rival groups and unforeseen dangers. The narrative promises an action-packed journey filled with camaraderie, competition, and the spirit of adventure characteristic of youthful exploration. At the start of the story, the boys are participating in a spirited contest called “Spearing the Sturgeon,” showcasing their skills in whaleboat racing and teamwork. The scene is filled with cheers from excited onlookers as the Eagle Patrol, led by the determined Rob Blake, competes against the Hawk Patrol, directed by the competitive Freeman Hunt. The energy of their contest is palpable, reflecting the rivalry between the two groups, and hinting at deeper conflicts to unfold as the story progresses. The opening establishes a tone of adventure and introduces critical characters and themes of sportsmanship, rivalry, and the camaraderie of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
United States. Army. Air Corps -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62792 |
| Release Date |
Jul 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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