The Illustrated De Mille, James 1833-1880 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats “The 'B. O. W. C.': A Book For Boys” by James De Mille is a spirited novel written in the late 19th century. It follows a group of adventurous boys at Grand Pré School as they form a secret society called the “B. O. W. C.”—an abbreviation for “The Brethren of the Order of the White Cross.” The story captures themes of friendship, exploration, and youthful mischief, highlighting the characters' imaginative pursuits and escapades. At the start of the story, excitement fills the atmosphere as the boys anticipate their spring vacation. They convene a meeting in a comically solemn fashion to discuss their plans for an encampment, overseen by the humorous character of the Grand Panjandrum, an old cook who ignites the boys' enthusiasm with his comical responses. The initial chapters detail their elaborate plans—including extravagant meals and costumes—while also emphasizing their desires for adventure, highlighting the leadership of Bart Darner, who inspires their escapades. As they embark on their journey to establish their encampment and later to sail around the Basin of Minas, the sense of camaraderie and the spirit of adventure thrive, drawing readers into the vibrant world of childhood joy and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-12-23 David Widger Original publication data not identified Schools -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Camping -- Juvenile fiction Sailing -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction Boarding school students -- Juvenile fiction Cooperativeness -- Juvenile fiction Grand Pré (N.S.) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56231 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56231 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134309.0 56231