The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire; or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire; or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire; or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Herbert, active 1909-1917.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire; or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol" by Herbert Carter is a children’s adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young boys, assembled as the Silver Fox Patrol of the Boy Scouts, as they embark on their first camping trip in the wilderness. Led by Thad Brewster, the boys encounter various challenges and learn about teamwork, bravery, and the joys of outdoor life, all framed by their interactions in nature. At the start of the narrative, the Silver Fox Patrol is introduced as they march down a dusty road, led by Thad, with excitement for their upcoming campfire. As they take a break at a spring, their camaraderie shines through playful dialogue, and the characters are fleshed out, each with distinct personalities. A humorous incident occurs when Bumpus, the group’s stout bugler, gets stuck in a tree stump while trying to fetch honey, leading to a frantic rescue by the others. This opening sections not only set the tone for their outdoor adventure but also foreshadow the lessons they will learn about friendship, responsibility, and survival in the wild.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire; or, Scouting with the Silver Fox Patrol
- Author credits: Carter, Herbert, active 1909-1917
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Children's Book Series
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