The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers; Or, The great fire on Spruce Mountain

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The Radio Boys with the Forest Rangers; Or, The great fire on Spruce Mountain

by Allen Chapman

EN·~4 hours

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Description

The story follows three energetic teens who have made wireless radios their hobby, turning schoolyard chatter into real‑world problem solving. When a frantic call comes in from the forest rangers about a blaze threatening Spruce Mountain, the boys leap into action, eager to prove that their knowledge of radio can do more than transmit music. Their quick thinking and teamwork transform a simple school experiment into a daring rescue mission, as they help coordinate the rangers’ response and keep nearby communities warned.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th‑century radio marvels, the adventure showcases how this new technology is already saving lives—whether spotting a forest fire or guiding patrols over icy seas. Listeners will be swept up by the excitement of youthful ingenuity, the crackle of emergency transmissions, and the looming danger of a mountain fire that could turn a quiet town into a disaster zone. The tale captures the spirit of an era when the wireless was still a wonder, and a group of friends could become unexpected heroes.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (236K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

2020-07-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Allen Chapman

Allen Chapman

A familiar name on early 20th-century adventure stories, this was actually a shared pen name used for fast-paced series books aimed at young readers. The name is closely linked with tales of radios, aviation, sports, and outdoor exploits that helped define an era of children's fiction.

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