Silver Rags: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Silver Rags is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Allen, Willis Boyd (1855–1938).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Silver Rags" by Willis Boyd Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of a group of young friends during their summer vacation in the Maine woods, where they encounter excitement, peril, and moments of heroism. The story centers around a girl named Pet Sibley, who almost drowns in Loon Pond but is saved by a boy, Randolph, along with his companions Bess and Kittie. The opening of the novel introduces a distressing scene where Kittie Percival calls for help as her friend Pet, not knowing how to navigate their small boat, falls overboard. Randolph rushes to save her, highlighting themes of bravery and friendship. The narrative describes the immediate aftermath of the rescue, showcasing the characters' concern for Pet as they seek assistance from Ruel, a guide, and engage in a trial regarding a lost watch, which adds an element of intrigue and conflict. The chapter sets the stage for the friendships, adventures, and challenges that lie ahead, establishing a foundation for the exploration of themes such as innocence, courage, and the complexities of young character dynamics in a summer setting.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Silver Rags
- Author credits: Allen, Willis Boyd (1855–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Accidents -- Juvenile fiction
- Adventure stories
- Camping -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
- Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
- Physicians -- Juvenile fiction
- Trappers -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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