Hervey Willetts

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Hervey Willetts

by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

EN·~4 hours

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Description

Hervey Willetts is the kind of boy who turns every campsite into a stage for his daring, if misguided, exploits. With a rakish hat perched on his head and a devil‑mischief glint in his eye, he darts through the woods, rescuing a drowning scout one night only to be chastised for breaking every rule. His boldness earns both admiration and exasperation from fellow campers, who watch his reckless heroics with a mix of awe and concern.

When the summer ends, Hervey’s inevitable clash with the camp’s strict code lands him in a dramatic expulsion, yet his legend refuses to fade. The story follows his restless spirit as he decides to return to Temple Camp, determined to prove that his unconventional nerve might just have a place among the scouts. Listeners will be drawn into Hervey’s chaotic charm, rooting for the mischievous outlier who refuses to stay quiet even when the world tells him to.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (254K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927.

Release date

2023-11-04

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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