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Carter, Herbert, active 1909-1917
The Boy Scouts in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine
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"The Boy Scouts in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine" by Herbert Carter is a novel written in the early 20th century. This exciting adventure follows a group of Boy Scouts, specifically the Silver Fox Patrol, as they embark on a thrilling journey in the Rocky Mountains. The story delves into themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the pursuit of adventure, featuring characters like Thad Brewster, the patrol leader, and his companions, who face various challenges, including encounters with wild animals and mysterious figures. At the start of the story, the Silver Fox Patrol is introduced while they navigate treacherous mountain trails, sharing light-hearted banter about their past escapades and personal quirks. The dialogue establishes the group's dynamics, revealing traits such as Step Hen's forgetfulness and Smithy’s curiosity. However, the atmosphere quickly shifts when they confront an unexpected danger as one member, Smithy, nearly falls from the trail. The opening sets the stage for their adventure, hinting at greater mysteries ahead, including tales of a lost silver mine linked to the character Aleck Rawson, who later experiences a harrowing ordeal involving a hostile prospector named Colonel Kracker. This captivating introduction intrigues readers with its mix of adventure, the spirit of exploration, and the promise of uncovering secrets hidden within the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
Rocky Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
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