02297cam a22003493u 4500 57147 UtSlPG 20260610134322.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Cheyney, Edward G. (Edward Gheen), 1878-1950 Scott Burton and the Timber Thieves Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-05-12 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Scott Burton and the Timber Thieves" by Edward G. Cheyney is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the protagonist Scott Burton, a resourceful ranger, who has been assigned to investigate a series of timber thefts in the Okalatchee forest. As he navigates the wild landscapes of Florida, he encounters various characters while piecing together the mystery of the disappearing logs. The opening of the novel introduces Scott Burton as he reflects on a letter that has brought him to Florida for this special assignment. He settles into a quaint cabin by the Gulf of Mexico, awaiting the arrival of his supervisor, Mr. Graham. As Scott ponders his task of tracking down timber thieves, readers are given insight into his past accomplishments and a hint of the challenges that lie ahead. The narrative also explores the lush and exotic environment of the region, setting the stage for an adventurous mystery that unfolds within the contrasts of nature and burgeoning intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Thieves -- Juvenile fiction Florida -- Juvenile fiction United States. Forest Service -- Juvenile fiction Lumber trade -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57147 97978 97978