The Forest Pilot: A Story for Boy Scouts: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Forest Pilot: A Story for Boy Scouts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Huntington, Edward.
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"The Forest Pilot: A Story for Boy Scouts" by Edward Huntington is a fiction adventure story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Martin MacLean, an experienced hunter and guide, and a city boy named Larry, who finds himself caught in a storm while aboard a yacht near the rugged coast of Labrador. The tale explores their struggle for survival after their vessel is wrecked, leading to a winter journey through the wilderness where Larry must learn various skills essential for survival. At the start of the story, readers witness the abrupt onset of a fierce storm that endangers the yacht, with Martin displaying his seasoned knowledge of the sea, while Larry, brimming with youthful exuberance, grapples with the gravity of their plight. The narrative thrusts them into a life-and-death situation as the yacht becomes stranded on the rocks, with Martin determined to rescue their supplies and find safety. As they navigate the challenges posed by the storm and the wilderness, the opening sets the stage for themes of adventure, courage, and self-discovery, as Larry must quickly adapt to his new harsh environment under Martin's guidance.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Forest Pilot: A Story for Boy Scouts
- Author credits: Huntington, Edward
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Labrador (N.L.) -- Juvenile fiction
- Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
- Survival -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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