Tom Slade at Temple Camp

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Tom Slade at Temple Camp

by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

EN·~3 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

TOM SLADE

0:50
2

CHAPTER I - ROY'S SACRIFICE

9:46
3

CHAPTER II

10:09
4

CHAPTER III - PEE-WEE AND MARY TEMPLE

5:59
5

CHAPTER IV - TOM AND ROY

7:48
6

CHAPTER V - FIRST COUP OF THE MASCOT

22:35
7

CHAPTER VI - THE SHELTER

19:28
8

CHAPTER VII - THE "GOOD TURN"

9:21
9

CHAPTER VIII - BON VOYAGE!

16:14
10

CHAPTER IX - THE MYSTERY

17:11

Description

At Temple Camp the scouts are caught up in a lively election that thrust Tom Slade, a sturdy but reluctant fifteen‑year‑old, into the spotlight as the new patrol leader. The vote is a comedy of politics and friendship, with Roy Blakeley pulling strings behind the scenes, Pee‑wee Harris cracking jokes, and the various patrols—Elks, Silver Foxes, Ravens—buzzing with questions about Tom’s future policies. As Tom steps up to give his acceptance speech, his characteristic frown hints at a mix of confidence and uncertainty, setting the tone for an adventure filled with humor, camaraderie, and the occasional rookie misstep.

The story follows Tom’s first days of leadership, where he must balance his stubborn nature with the expectations of his peers and the demanding camp environment. Along the way, the scouts navigate camp chores, badge‑earning challenges, and the gentle rivalries that keep the troop lively. Listeners will find a warm portrayal of classic scouting values, a cast of memorable characters, and enough intrigue to keep the campfire conversation going.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (218K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-10-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Percy Keese Fitzhugh

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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