The Wolf Patrol: A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts

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The Wolf Patrol: A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts

by John Finnemore

EN·~7 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

IT WAS CHIPPY. Page 18.

0:01

THE WOLF PATROL - A TALE OF BADEN POWELL'S BOY SCOUTS

4:47

BY - JOHN FINNEMORE

0:18

THE WOLF PATROL

7:30:34

Two Boys in War-Time - Reissue, containing 6 full-page Illustrations by Lawson Wood.

0:22

The Story of a Scout - Containing 8 full-page Illustrations by G. E. Robertson.

0:17

The Bushrangers of Black Gap - Containing 8 full-page Illustrations by W. P. Caton Woodville.

0:21

The Yellow Pirates - Containing 8 full-page Illustrations by W. P. Caton Woodville.

0:10

Jack Haydon's Quest - Reissue, containing 8 full-page Illustrations in Colour by J. Jellicoe.

0:26

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merry Men - Containing 8 full-page Illustrations in Colour by Allan Stewart.

0:14

Description

Set in the early days of the Boy‑Scout movement, the story follows a rag‑tag group of boys who band together under the daring nickname “Wolf Patrol.” Led by the eager and outspoken Chippy, they are drawn to the outdoors by the promise of adventure, camaraderie, and the guiding ideals of the Scout Law—honour, loyalty, helpfulness, and a love of nature. Their first challenge comes when they stumble upon a mysterious “slug” that sparks curiosity and tests their resolve.

As the patrol learns the rhythms of scouting—campfires, knot‑tying, and the simple joy of a good turn each day—they also confront the practical problems of growing up in a world keen on order and duty. Early missteps and the occasional mishap teach them humility, while the bond they forge promises to carry them through many more escapades. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of youthful bravery and the timeless appeal of a movement that seeks to make every boy a better citizen.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (439K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2009-12-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JF

John Finnemore

1863–1915

A schoolteacher turned prolific writer, he created adventure stories, school tales, and lively history and geography books that introduced young readers to Britain and the wider world.

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