| Author |
Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston), 1887-1955 |
| Title |
Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Note |
This is book 3 in the Roy Blakeley series. It concludes the story started in book 1: Roy Blakeley. See PG#10552
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by James Eager and revised by Roger Frank from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Roy Blakeley and his experiences as a Boy Scout, particularly highlighting a grand hike that he and his companions undertake. Along the way, the narrative exudes a sense of camaraderie, wit, and youthful exuberance as the boys navigate their adventures and various challenges. At the start of the book, Roy introduces himself and sets the stage for an exciting journey that begins with a hike from Catskill, New York, to Bridgeboro, New Jersey. Filled with humor and banter among his friends, he describes the preparations for the hike and the amusing conversations that ensue regarding their plans. As the boys venture into the wilderness, they encounter both whimsical thoughts and practical challenges, showcasing their friendship and adventurous spirit, while teasingly dismissing the need for a serious plot. The opening chapters set a lighthearted tone filled with excitement and foreshadow hints of the potentially serialized adventures that lay ahead, making the reader eager to join Roy and his friends on their journey. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19815 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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