TY - BOOK AU - Arnold,Henry Harley TI - Bill Bruce on Forest Patrol AV - PZ PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Aeronautics -- Juvenile fiction KW - Fire fighters -- Juvenile fiction KW - Oregon -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2015-02-28; E-text prepared by Roger Frank; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Bill Bruce on Forest Patrol" by Henry Harley Arnold is a fictional adventure novel aimed at young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bill Bruce, a young aviator and army officer, as he embarks on various escapades, starting with a vacation in the Oregon woods with his friend Bob Finch. The narrative touches on themes of camaraderie, outdoor life, and the responsibilities associated with protecting the natural environment. At the start of the novel, the two friends are enjoying a fishing trip by the McKenzie River when they encounter Cecil, the District Forester. This meeting leads them to an enlightening discussion about forestry services and the importance of forest fire prevention. Their recreational outing quickly takes a turn when they are drafted into firefighting duties amidst a growing forest blaze. The beginning sets the stage for an action-packed adventure intertwined with lessons about nature conservation and the dangers of carelessness in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48377 ER -