The Boy Scouts at the Panama-Pacific Exposition by John Henry Goldfrap
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| Author | Goldfrap, John Henry, 1879-1917 |
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| Illustrator | Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis), 1880-1952 |
| Title | The Boy Scouts at the Panama-Pacific Exposition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Boy Scouts at the Panama-Pacific Exposition" by Lieut. Howard Payson is an adventurous tale likely written in the early 20th century. This exciting narrative follows a group of young Boy Scouts, particularly Rob Blake and Andy Bowles, as they embark on a thrilling journey sparked by an unexpected opportunity related to the famous Panama-Pacific Exposition. Throughout their adventure, they encounter various challenges, including a dramatic fire at sea, a valuable errand for a Scottish professor, and the danger of rogue characters who seek to exploit their mission. At the start of the story, Rob and Andy are rejuvenating their spirits during vacation by working on a motorboat when they witness a fire erupt on an older boat nearby. Their quick thinking and bravery lead them to save two men from the blazing vessel, one of whom turns out to be Professor Andrew McEwen from Edinburgh. This rescue not only forges a friendship but also sets the stage for their next great adventure—delivering an important scientific shipment to California in exchange for expenses paid, thus allowing the boys to attend the much-anticipated Exposition. Their initial excitement, however, is tempered by the lurking threat of shady characters trying to steal their valuable cargo, adding tension to their journey and ensuring a mix of action and camaraderie typical of the Boy Scout ethos. (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 | California -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42086 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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