The Boy Scouts as County Fair Guides: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Boy Scouts as County Fair Guides is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shaler, Robert.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Boy Scouts as County Fair Guides" by Robert Shaler is a children's adventure story written in the early 20th century. The book follows the Oakvale Troop of Boy Scouts, particularly the characters Hugh, Alec, Tom, Arthur, and Billy, as they take on responsibilities at the County Fair, aiming to assist visitors and showcase their scouting skills. At the start of the story, the boys are excitedly discussing the upcoming County Fair while returning from fishing. As they approach their town, they discover through a poster that the fair promises various attractions, including an aëroplane show. Then, they receive news that their troop has been asked to manage part of the fair by acting as guides and providing first aid, which excites them greatly. This opening also introduces the characters' backgrounds as dedicated scouts, alluding to their past heroic deeds and the dynamics within the troop, setting the stage for their upcoming challenges and adventures at the fair.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Boy Scouts as County Fair Guides
- Author credits: Shaler, Robert
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
- Fairs -- Juvenile fiction
- Mystery and detective stories
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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