Kiddie the Scout

audiobook

Kiddie the Scout

by Robert Leighton

EN·~5 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total
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Cover art

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"That's the way of it," he said.

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KIDDIE THE SCOUT

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BY - ROBERT LEIGHTON

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Author of "Kiddie of the Camp," "Gildersley's Tenderfoot," "Cooee," "Rattlesnake Ranch," etc.

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ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK R. GREY

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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"THAT'S THE WAY OF IT," HE SAID...... Frontispiece - KIDDIE SAW THE MUSTANG REAR ON ITS HIND LEGS - RUBE TURNED SHARPLY ROUND AND LOOKED UP AT THE INTRUDER - "FRIZZLE ME IF IT AIN'T KIDDIE OF THE CAMP!" CRIED KEARNEY - "I'VE GOT HIM, SURE; HE AIN'T GOIN' TER WRIGGLE AWAY" - KIDDIE REACHED FOR THE SQUARE OF PAPER - "LOOKS TO ME LIKE SHERIFF BLAGG," SAID KIDDIE - HE SPOKE TO THE CROWS IN THEIR OWN TONGUE

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CHAPTER I - THE MYSTERIOUS SNIPER

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CHAPTER II - THE UNIFORM OF THE PLAINS

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Description

In the rugged foothills of Wyoming, a small cavalry outpost stirs before sunrise. Old Birkenshaw and his companion Isa Blagg keep a wary eye on the surrounding woods, recalling the exploits of Kiddie, the legendary scout whose uncanny sight and hearing once saved the camp from hidden danger. Though now rumored to be living in England’s high society, his reputation haunts the frontier, and the men wonder whether he will ever return.

The calm is shattered when the distant thundering of hooves breaks the silence. The riders suspect a raid by Broken Feather’s band, intent on stealing prized horses—including an Arab mare gifted years ago. As the posse readies its six guns, the mystery of Kiddie’s whereabouts and the looming threat converge, promising a tense showdown that will test loyalty, courage, and the thin line between myth and reality.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (323K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-12-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Leighton

Robert Leighton

1859–1934

A Scottish journalist and storyteller, he wrote lively historical adventures for young readers and also became known for practical books about dogs. His career crossed journalism, magazine editing, and popular fiction at a time when serialized stories were a major part of family reading.

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