Great Hike; or, The Pride of the Khaki Troop

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Great Hike; or, The Pride of the Khaki Troop

by Captain Alan Douglas

EN·~4 hours

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Description

A band of eager Boy Scouts from Hickory Ridge gathers for their most ambitious outing yet. After weeks of planning, the patrols set off on a long march that carries them far beyond the familiar streets of their town. Along the way, the boys put their newly learned skills to the test, from navigating rough trails to solving the little problems that pop up in the wilderness.

The friendly competition between the Wolf, Beaver and Eagle patrols adds a lively spark to the journey, turning ordinary challenges into moments of humor and teamwork. As they trek together, each scout discovers a bit more about his own grit and the value of looking out for a companion. Listeners will feel the crunch of pine needles underfoot and hear the chatter of boys learning what true perseverance means, all framed by the warm, adventurous spirit of classic scout life.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (235K characters)

Series

The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts.

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-12-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Captain Alan Douglas

Best known for brisk, outdoorsy adventure stories for young readers, this early 20th-century writer published a long run of Boy Scout fiction under the name Captain Alan Douglas. The books are packed with camping, teamwork, and the can-do spirit that made juvenile series fiction so popular in their day.

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