Roy Blakeley's Funny-bone Hike

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Roy Blakeley's Funny-bone Hike

by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

EN·~3 hours

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Description

A mischievous troop of Boy Scouts sets off on a “Funny‑bone Hike” that quickly turns into a wildly off‑beat adventure. Led by the self‑deprecating Roy Blakeley, the Silver Foxes—Bert, Hervey, Garry, Warde, Pee‑wee and the rest—venture from Temple Camp to Catskill Landing, chasing odd treasures like fish‑hooks and jaw‑breakers while swapping tall tales about safety badges, funny‑bones, and lemonade.

The narrative crackles with absurd humor and playful exaggeration, as distances stretch impossibly and the boys’ antics grow ever more tangled. Along the way, their leader’s quirky commentary on first‑aid, cooking, and the strange habits of their wandering comrade Hervey keeps the tone light and fast‑paced. Listeners will be drawn into a charming, chaotic trek that feels part slapstick comedy, part nostalgic scout camp, promising plenty of laughs before the story even reaches the halfway point.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (185K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2019-09-07

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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