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100 1 _aWesterman, Percy F.
_q(Percy Francis),
_d1876-1959
245 1 4 _aThe Scouts of Seal Island
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-21
508 _aProduced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
520 _a"The Scouts of Seal Island" by Percy F. Westerman is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the experiences of a group of Boy Scouts, led by the enthusiastic Scoutmaster Leslie Trematon, as they embark on a camping trip to the uninhabited Seal Island. The narrative explores themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the spirit of adventure, captured through the characters' interactions and their encounters with various challenges. The opening of the story introduces Scoutmaster Trematon as he delivers disappointing news to his troop about a canceled trip to Seal Island, due to the disapproval of Sir Silas Gwinnear. Though initially disheartened, the Scouts maintain their spirits under Trematon’s encouragement. The narrative then shifts to Scout Dick Atherton, who exemplifies bravery when he intervenes during an attempted mugging on a bridge, rescuing an elderly man. This act of heroism not only showcases Dick's character but also foreshadows the eventual invitation to camp on Seal Island, reflecting the transformative power of trust and community. The rich descriptions of the settings and the budding relationships among the Scouts set the stage for the adventurous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aBoy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aPrater, Ernest
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49496
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