Fitzhugh, Percy Keese 1876-1950 creator Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston) 1887-1955 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tom Slade in the North Woods" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the spirited character Tom Slade, who is a young scout with a rugged charm, known for his heroism and adventurous spirit. This book promises a blend of outdoor escapades, camaraderie among scouts, and an underlying mystery connected to the haunting past of a former camp. The opening of the book introduces Tom Slade's return to his suburban town after a summer spent at Temple Camp in the mountains, hinting at the transition from summer adventures to autumn's cozy familiarity. The narrator shares a fond familiarity with Tom, who is depicted as a local celebrity with an unconventional style. As the story unfolds, it teases the reader with elements of Tom’s heroism and hints of a tragic incident that took place at a nearby camp, particularly surrounding the mysterious death of a wealthy man's son. The narrative sets a tone of nostalgia and adventure as Tom prepares to embark on new endeavors, including the transformation of the desolate Leatherstocking Camp into a training ground for scoutmasters, while also alluding to the tragic past that looms in the shadows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-11-22 Roger Frank and Sue Clark Originally published: New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927 Camping -- Juvenile fiction Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction Mystery fiction PZ New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1927 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x000856458 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72204 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x000856458 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72204 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134653.0 72204