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Title: The Boy With the U. S. Survey

Note: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Boy With the U. S. Survey" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young protagonist named Roger Doughty, who aspires to be part of the United States Geological Survey and seeks adventure in the untamed wilderness of Alaska, despite being initially assigned to swamp survey work in Minnesota. Through his determination and youthful curiosity, the novel explores themes of perseverance, exploration, and the spirit of adventure. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Roger as he meets Mr. Rivers, an Alaskan explorer, expressing his desire to participate in the Survey. The opening chapters set the groundwork for Roger’s journey, highlighting both his eagerness and the challenges he faces as a newcomer to the tough work of surveying. His initial enthusiasm is tempered by the practical realities of fieldwork, such as the intense physical demands and the importance of following instructions. Roger’s experiences and interactions with seasoned professionals establish his character as he navigates the rigors of the job and the camaraderie of the survey team, all while dreaming of the adventures that await him in Alaska. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960

EBook No.: 34497

Published: Nov 29, 2010

Downloads: 143

Language: English

Subject: Geological Survey (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Boy With the U. S. Survey

Note: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Boy With the U. S. Survey" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young protagonist named Roger Doughty, who aspires to be part of the United States Geological Survey and seeks adventure in the untamed wilderness of Alaska, despite being initially assigned to swamp survey work in Minnesota. Through his determination and youthful curiosity, the novel explores themes of perseverance, exploration, and the spirit of adventure. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Roger as he meets Mr. Rivers, an Alaskan explorer, expressing his desire to participate in the Survey. The opening chapters set the groundwork for Roger’s journey, highlighting both his eagerness and the challenges he faces as a newcomer to the tough work of surveying. His initial enthusiasm is tempered by the practical realities of fieldwork, such as the intense physical demands and the importance of following instructions. Roger’s experiences and interactions with seasoned professionals establish his character as he navigates the rigors of the job and the camaraderie of the survey team, all while dreaming of the adventures that await him in Alaska. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960

EBook No.: 34497

Published: Nov 29, 2010

Downloads: 143

Language: English

Subject: Geological Survey (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.