The Border Boys in the Canadian Rockies by John Henry Goldfrap
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"The Border Boys in the Canadian Rockies" by Fremont B. Deering is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of adventurous boys led by Ralph Stetson as they explore the Canadian Rockies, embarking on various escapades that involve both nature and encounters with danger. The protagonist's interactions with a ragged and mysterious boy named Jimmie introduce themes of compassion and resilience, setting the stage for an
adventurous journey filled with camaraderie and challenges in a wild landscape. The opening of the novel starts with Ralph Stetson intervening in a confrontation where a young boy, Jimmie, is being beaten by a brakeman. Ralph's instinctive act of kindness leads him to pay for Jimmie's train fare, establishing a bond between them. As the group progresses into their summer expedition in the Rockies, they meet various characters and engage in moments of peril, such as Ralph’s close call with a lynx and the humorous misadventures of cooking and camping. The narrative exudes a sense of adventure and highlights the importance of teamwork, showcasing how the boys adapt to life in the rugged wilderness amidst their thrilling exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Goldfrap, John Henry, 1879-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Border Boys in the Canadian Rockies |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52810 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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