
ROY BLAKELEY’S ROUNDABOUT HIKE
CHAPTER I HERE WE ARE
CHAPTER II KERFLOP
CHAPTER III THE BIG FOUR
CHAPTER IV THE QUITTER
CHAPTER V THE STRANGER
CHAPTER VI WHERE THERE’S A WILL
CHAPTER VII BEAVER CHASM
CHAPTER VIII PLANS OF CAMPAIGN
CHAPTER IX HERCULES HARRIS
A boisterous scout leader gathers his troop for a “roundabout” adventure that promises to be the most outlandish trek yet. He spins a wildly inventive plan—calling it the “table d’hôte hike”—that mixes elements from every past outing, and he insists it will start “from” a place, not just travel “to” one. The idea sparks immediate curiosity and chaos, especially from Pee‑wee Harris, the chatty chipmunk‑ranked scout whose exuberant questions keep the whole camp laughing.
The narrative captures the playful banter and the sheer imagination that fuels the scouts’ preparations. As the leader recruits a handful of volunteers, the scene buzzes with absurd definitions, tongue‑in‑cheek logic, and the promise of a hike that will turn ordinary camping into an unforgettable, high‑spirited escapade. Listeners will feel the excitement of a classic Boy Scout adventure, wrapped in humor and the quirky charm of a 1920s summer camp.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (223K characters)
Release date
2025-01-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1950
A hugely popular early 20th-century writer for young readers, he turned camping trips, troop life, and everyday mischief into fast-moving adventure stories. His books helped shape the spirit of classic Boy Scout fiction for a generation of American readers.
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