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The Boy Scouts in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine
by active 1909-1917 Herbert Carter
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31 totalThe Boy Scouts In the Rockies - OR - The Secret of the Hidden Silver Mine - By HERBERT CARTER - Author of "The Boy Scouts First Camp Fire," "The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge," "The Boy Scouts on the Trail," "The Boy Scouts Through the Big Timber," "The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods."
Copyright, 1913 By A. L. Burt Company
THE BOY SCOUTS IN THE ROCKIES
CHAPTER I. - PERILS OF THE MOUNTAIN TRAIL.
CHAPTER II. - TIDINGS OF THE LOST MINE.
CHAPTER III. - THE LETTERS OF FIRE ON THE CLIFF.
CHAPTER IV. - THE TORCH TALK.
CHAPTER V. - TAKING FATHER'S PLACE.
CHAPTER VI. - BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
CHAPTER VII. - STEP HEN MAKES A CAPTURE.
Description
A troop of eager Boy Scouts from the Silver Fox Patrol embarks on a rugged trek through the Rocky Mountains, guided by a seasoned forest ranger. Their leader, Thad Brewster, and his trusted assistant, Allan Hollister, must keep the group—each scout with a distinctive nickname and personality—safe as they navigate steep trails, rickety rope bridges, and lingering hazards like snake bites and abandoned traps.
The boys quickly discover that the wilderness tests more than their hiking skills; teamwork, quick thinking, and a dash of humor become essential when they confront an unexpected obstacle on the mountain path. Their camaraderie shines as they share makeshift remedies for injuries, swap stories of past adventures, and support one another through the early challenges of the trail. Listeners will feel the crisp pine scent, hear the crack of a sudden rope snap, and experience the youthful spirit that drives this classic outdoor adventure.
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Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (316K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-05-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
active 1909-1917 Herbert Carter
Best known for fast-moving early Boy Scout adventures, this pen name belonged to a prolific popular writer who turned camping trips and outdoor mishaps into lively stories for young readers. The books capture the excitement of the scouting boom in the years just before World War I.
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