The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill by Charles Pierce Burton
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"The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill" by Charles Pierce Burton is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of adventurous boys from Bob's Hill as they navigate various escapades inspired by the Boy Scout movement. Central to the narrative is Skinny Miller, the captain of the gang, and his friends as they explore their surroundings, participate in scouting activities, and tackle challenges while learning valuable
lessons about teamwork and bravery. At the start of the story, the boys gather on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Blackinton's barn and begin planning their summer adventures. As they play and interact, Skinny introduces the idea of forming their own Boy Scout patrol, inspired by a book he discovered. The opening sets the stage for their transformation from adventurous boys into responsible Scouts, engaging with outdoor activities and the camaraderie of youth. Throughout the initial chapters, readers witness their playful banter, budding leadership, and the excitement of planning future scouting exploits, establishing an engaging and lighthearted tone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burton, Charles Pierce, 1862-1947 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Grant, Gordon, 1875-1962 |
| Title |
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill A Sequel to 'The Bob's Hill Braves' |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy 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: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Camping -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34394 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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