Storm-Bound; or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts by Captain Alan Douglas
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| Author | Douglas, Alan, Captain |
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| Title | Storm-Bound; or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts |
| Series Title | The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, Emmy, |
| Summary | "Storm-Bound; or, A Vacation Among the Snow Drifts" by Captain Alan Douglas is a boys' adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a group of young scouts from Hickory Ridge, who embark on a winter trip to visit a friend’s scientific uncle but quickly find themselves lost in a snow-covered forest. The boys must demonstrate their scouting skills and teamwork as they navigate the challenges of survival in harsh winter conditions. The opening portion of the book establishes the main characters: Elmer Chenowith, George Robbins, and their friends, who are trekking through deep snow with heavy packs. After realizing they've taken the wrong path, the boys debate their situation with a mix of optimism and doubt. The chapter sets the stage for their unique adventures, highlighting their camaraderie and scout training as they strategize next steps to find shelter before nightfall. Amidst their struggles, they display traits of resourcefulness and determination, showcasing the classic tenets of scouting even in challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Winter storms -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38314 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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