| Author |
Allen, Quincy |
| Title |
The Outdoor Chums; Or, The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Outdoor Chums; Or, The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club" by Captain Quincy Allen is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of boys who form the Rod, Gun and Camera Club and embark on an exciting camping adventure after their school is forced to close due to storm damage. The main characters include Jerry, Bluff, Frank, and Will, whose enthusiasm for outdoor activities leads them into a variety of escapades and challenges as they explore the woods. The opening portion of the book introduces the boys as they excitedly plan their camping trip, discussing logistics, supplies, and the possible challenges posed by a rival group led by the bully Andy Lasher. Throughout this section, we see their dynamics as friends, their individual hobbies, and the camaraderie that builds between them. The narrative explores their hopes and fears about the upcoming adventure, culminating in a humorous encounter with the town bully, ultimately setting the tone for the exciting outdoor adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10267 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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