| Author |
Arnold, Henry Harley, 1886-1950 |
| Title |
Bill Bruce on Forest Patrol
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank
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| Summary |
"Bill Bruce on Forest Patrol" by Henry Harley Arnold is a fictional adventure novel aimed at young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bill Bruce, a young aviator and army officer, as he embarks on various escapades, starting with a vacation in the Oregon woods with his friend Bob Finch. The narrative touches on themes of camaraderie, outdoor life, and the responsibilities associated with protecting the natural environment. At the start of the novel, the two friends are enjoying a fishing trip by the McKenzie River when they encounter Cecil, the District Forester. This meeting leads them to an enlightening discussion about forestry services and the importance of forest fire prevention. Their recreational outing quickly takes a turn when they are drafted into firefighting duties amidst a growing forest blaze. The beginning sets the stage for an action-packed adventure intertwined with lessons about nature conservation and the dangers of carelessness in the wilderness. (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 |
Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fire fighters -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Oregon -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48377 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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