The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories

EN·~6 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

THE BOY SCOUTS BOOK OF CAMPFIRE STORIES

0:08

THE BOY SCOUTS BOOK OF CAMPFIRE STORIES - EDITED WITH INTRODUCTION AND NOTES BY - FRANKLIN K. MATHIEWS

0:16

BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION

2:15

I.—Silverhorns[1] - By Henry van Dyke

27:54

II.—The Wild-Horse Hunter[2] - By Zane Grey - I

1:40:05

III.—The Hydrophobic Skunk[3] - By Irvin S. Cobb

12:40

IV.—The Ole Virginia[4] - By Stewart Edward White

10:11

V.—The Weight of Obligation[5] - By Rex Beach

44:19

VI.—That Spot[6] - By Jack London

21:50

VII.—When Lincoln Licked a Bully[7] - By Irving Bacheller

34:45

Description

Gather around the crackling fire and let these timeless tales whisk you into the heart of the wilderness. From daring hunters and rugged lumberjacks to mysterious encounters on mist‑shrouded railways, each story captures the raw spirit of the great outdoors and the camaraderie forged around campfire embers. The collection balances thrilling adventure with gentle humor, offering listeners vivid scenes of towering moose, wild horses, and the quiet heroism of ordinary men who love the woods.

Designed for scouts and anyone who cherishes nature’s challenges, the narratives celebrate courage, perseverance, and the simple joy of a night under the stars. As the stories unfold, listeners will feel the rush of cold river water, the hush of a forest at dusk, and the warm glow of friendship that only a campfire can inspire. Perfect for early‑teen listeners, these stories invite imagination to run free while quietly teaching the values of honesty, bravery, and respect for the natural world.