Westy Martin on the Santa Fe Trail by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
"Westy Martin on the Santa Fe Trail" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a children's adventure novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Westy Martin, a boy scout, who finds himself embarking on a journey filled with excitement and challenges as he travels the historic Santa Fe Trail with a film crew managed by Mr. Wilde. Joined by his fellow scout, Rip Langley, Westy is set to explore
the landscape and its rich history while confronting both physical and character-based trials. At the start of the story, Westy feels a mix of annoyance and anticipation as he prepares to leave for the trip. He is hailed as a hero among his peers and is excited about being part of a film production about the old Santa Fe Trail. However, his journey takes an unexpectedly serious turn when he and Rip face a significant danger during their travels, including a potentially ominous encounter while traveling on the train. This introduction sets the stage for the subsequent challenges the boys will face, hinting at themes of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery as they navigate both the adventure ahead and their evolving relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
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| Illustrator | Holberg, Richard A., 1889-1942 |
| Title | Westy Martin on the Santa Fe Trail |
| Original Publication | New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1926. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Santa Fe National Historic Trail -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72186 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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