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100 1 _aDe Mille, James,
_d1833-1880
245 1 4 _aThe "B. O. W. C.": A Book For Boys :
_bIllustrated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe "B. O. W. C." Series
500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-23
508 _aDavid Widger
520 _a“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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSchools -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aCamping -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSurvival skills -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoarding school students -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCooperativeness -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGrand Pré (N.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
830 0 _aThe "B. O. W. C." Series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56231
999 _c97062
_d97062