A Scout of To-day

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A Scout of To-day

by Isabel Hornibrook

EN·~5 hours

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Description

In a quiet New England tidal town, fourteen‑year‑old Colin Estey spends his days wandering salt‑marshes, studying fish, birds, and the ebbing tide. The surrounding forest looms as a vast, uncharted realm that fills him with both awe and a restless desire to prove himself. From the rustle of feathered wings to the whisper of the river, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of a boy’s intimate bond with the natural world.

When the summer sun peaks, Colin answers that call, setting out toward the deep woods with the spirit of a modern scout. Along the way he confronts the challenges of unfamiliar terrain, the lessons of seasoned woodsmen, and the thrill of discovering hidden creatures. Listeners are invited to share his youthful excitement, his careful observations, and the timeless wonder of exploring the great outdoors.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (322K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Paul Fernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-01-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

IH

Isabel Hornibrook

1859–1952

Best known for lively adventure stories for young readers, this American writer turned outdoor camps, scouting, wartime service, and new technology into upbeat fiction full of action and purpose. Her books often center girls as capable, curious, and ready for the wider world.

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