02298cam a22003373u 4500 30953 UtSlPG 20260610133715.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 The Boy Scout and Other Stories for Boys Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-13 The boy scout -- The boy who cried wolf -- Gallegher -- Blood will tell -- The bar sinister. Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Boy Scout and Other Stories for Boys" by Richard Harding Davis is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation is designed to engage young readers, particularly boys, by featuring adventurous themes and moral lessons. The title story, "The Boy Scout," centers around a young character, Jimmie Reeder, who embodies the scouting spirit of service and adventure as he heads to a summer encampment. The opening of the collection introduces Jimmie as he prepares for his trip, demonstrating his dedication to the Boy Scout principles as he prioritizes helping his sister before embarking on his journey. We see Jimmie’s determination through his willingness to sacrifice his own comfort and money for an act of kindness, highlighting the story's theme of altruism. As he navigates the challenges of his adventure, including a humorous encounter with a suspicious young man, the narrative captures the mix of youthful ambition and naivety that characterizes his quest. This beginning sets the stage for further tales that, while entertaining, also impart valuable lessons for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Short stories Children's stories, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30953 71799 71799