Roy Blakeley: His Story by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
QR code
"Roy Blakeley: His Story" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a novel written in the early 20th century, around the time of the Boy Scouts' rise in popularity. The book revolves around the lively adventures of young Roy Blakeley and his scouting troop as they engage in various escapades involving creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Central to the story are the characters Roy and his energetic friend Pee-wee Harris, both of whom are depicted
with humor and the zest typical of youth. At the start of the narrative, Roy prepares to recount the activities and challenges faced by his troop during a special meeting where they discuss ambitious plans for a boat trip and a book collection campaign for soldiers. The opening chapter introduces the vibrant dynamics of the group, particularly highlighting Pee-wee's antics and how he contributes to their discussions, albeit in a chaotic manner. Tension quickly builds as Roy discovers a mysterious note within a donated book, hinting at espionage, and this sets the stage for an adventurous plot intertwining personal growth, camaraderie, and the spirit of scouting. The mix of humor and suspense draws readers into Roy's world, promising an engaging journey filled with youthful enthusiasm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston), 1887-1955 |
| Title | Roy Blakeley: His Story |
| Credits | E-text prepared by James Eager and revised by Roger Frank from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10552 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10552-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 225 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!