Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol

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Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol

by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

A band of curious scouts stumbles upon a rust‑caked railroad car dumped by the river, and the very sight of its battered prow sparks a flurry of jokes, banana‑filled lunches, and wild speculation. Their leader, Pee‑wee, can’t resist turning the conversation toward hidden stories, while the narrator imagines the carriage as a makeshift meeting hall, perfect for flags, lockers, and secret plans.

Together they begin to breathe new life into the creaking metal, patching the roof with tar paper and dreaming up a colour scheme that will turn the old car into their own headquarters. Yet beneath the playful banter lies a tantalising hint that the carriage may have travelled through darker times—perhaps a forgotten route, a long‑lost cargo, or a lingering mystery waiting to be uncovered. As the scouts set up their first “adventure base,” listeners are invited to share in the blend of youthful imagination and the promise of a secret waiting to surface.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (195K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-06-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Percy Keese Fitzhugh

1876–1950

Best known for lively adventure stories that brought scouting spirit to young readers, this prolific American writer turned friendship, mischief, and outdoor fun into a long-running world of popular children's fiction. His books, especially the series set around Bridgeboro, New Jersey, helped shape early 20th-century boys' adventure reading.

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