Camp Venture: A Story of the Virginia Mountains: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Camp Venture: A Story of the Virginia Mountains is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Eggleston, George Cary (1839–1911).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Camp Venture: A Story of the Virginia Mountains" by George Cary Eggleston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of boys, the Ridsdale brothers and their friends, as they embark on an adventurous mission to harvest timber in the Virginia mountains during their winter vacation. The book blends themes of friendship, perseverance, and the challenges of outdoor life as the young adventurers face both the beauty and the dangers of nature. At the start of the narrative, the boys reach their camping spot after a taxing climb up the mountain. Led by the determined Jack Ridsdale, they establish a temporary camp where they plan to chop down trees for railroad ties. During their first night in the mountains, they encounter a rough mountaineer who initially threatens them, revealing the presence of moonshiners in the area. After a tense confrontation, Tom Ridsdale jumps to action, showing not only bravery but also the group's resolve to stand their ground and continue their project despite the dangers ahead. As they settle into their new environment, the dynamics of the group are explored, foreshadowing the trials they will face in the wilderness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Camp Venture: A Story of the Virginia Mountains
- Author credits: Eggleston, George Cary (1839–1911)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Distilling, Illicit -- Juvenile fiction
- Lumber camps -- Juvenile fiction
- Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
- Virginia -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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