Tom Slade at Black Lake
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And so, in that pleasant afternoon, they followed the trail back to camptogether, just as they had hiked together so many times before. And theytalked of Peewee and the troop and joked about there not being anythingleft to eat when they got there, and Roy said what a fine fellow Barnardwas, and Tom Slade said how he always liked fellows with red hair. Hesaid he thought you could trust them....
Let us hope he was right.
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THE TOM SLADE BOOKS
By PERCY KEESE FITZHUGH
Author of the ROY BLAKELEY BOOKS
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The Tom Slade books have the official endorsement and recommendation ofTHE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. In vivid story form they tell of Boy Scoutways, and how they help a fellow grow into a manhood of which Americamay be proud.
Tom Slade, Boy Scout
Tom Slade lived in Barrel Alley. The story of his thrilling Scoutexperiences, how he was gradually changed from the street gangster intoa First Class Scout, is told in almost as moving and stirring a way asthe same narrative related in motion pictures.
Tom Slade at Temple Camp
The boys are at a summer camp in the Adirondack woods, and Tom entersheart and soul into the work of making possible to other boys theopportunities in woodcraft and adventure of which he himself has alreadyhad a taste.
Tom Slade on the River
A carrier pigeon falls into the camp of the Bridgeboro Troop of BoyScoots. Attached to the bird's leg is a message which starts Tom and hisfriends on a search that culminates in a rescue and a surprisingdiscovery. The boys have great sport on the river, cruising in the"Honor Scout."
Tom Slade With the Colors A WAR-TIME BOY SCOUT STORY
When Uncle Sam "pitches in" to help the Allies in the Great War, Tom'sBoy Scout training makes it possible for him to show his patriotism in away which is of real service to his country. Tom has many experiencesthat any loyal American boy would enjoy going through--or reading about,as the next best thing.
Tom Slade on a Transport
While working as a mess boy on one of Uncle Sam's big ships, Tom'scleverness enables him to be of service in locating a disloyal member ofthe crew. On his homeward voyage the ship is torpedoed and Tom is takenaboard a submarine and thence to Germany. He finally escapes andresolves to reach the American forces in France.
Tom Slade With the Boys Over There
We follow Tom and his friend, Archer, on their flight from Germany,through many thrilling adventures, until they reach and join theAmerican Army in France.
Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer
Tom is now a dispatch rider behind the lines and has some thrillingexperiences in delivering important messages to troop commanders inFrance.
Tom Slade With the Flying Corps
At last Tom realizes his dream to scout and fight for Uncle Sam in theair, and has such experiences as only the world war could make possible.
Tom Slade at Black Lake
Tom has returned home and visits Temple Camp before the season opens. Hebuilds three cabins and has many adventures.
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THE ROY BLAKELEY BOOKS
By PERCY KEESE FITZHUGH
Author of the TOM SLADE BOOKS
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Roy Blakeley
In a book given by a kindly old gentleman. Pee-wee Harris discovers whathe believes to be a sinister looking memorandum, and he becomesconvinced that the old gentleman is a spy. But the laugh is on Pee-wee,as usual, for the donor of the book turns out to be an author, and thesuspicious memorandum is only a literary mark. The author, however, isso pleased with the boys' patriotism that he loans them his houseboat,in which they make the trip to their beloved Temple Camp, which everyboy who has read the TOM SLADE BOOKS will be glad to see once more.
Roy Blakeley's Adventures in Camp
Roy Blakeley and his patrol are found in this book once more happilyestablished in camp. Roy and his friends incur the wrath of a landowner, but the doughty Pee-wee saves the situation and the wealthylandowner as well. The boys wake up one morning to find Black Lakeflooded far over its banks, and the solving of this mystery furnishessome exciting reading.
Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder
Roy and his comrades, having come to Temple Camp by water, resolve tomake the journey home by foot. On the way they capture a leopard escapedfrom a circus, which brings about an acquaintance with the strangepeople who belong to the show. The boys are instrumental in solving adeep mystery, and finding one who has long been missing.
Roy Blakeley's Camp on Wheels
This is the story of a wild and roaming career of a ramshackle oldrailroad car which has been given Roy and his companions for a troopmeeting place. The boys fall asleep in the car. In the night, and by asingular error of the railroad people, the car is "taken up" by afreight train and is carried westward, so that when the boys awake theyfind themselves in a country altogether strange and new. The story tellsof the many and exciting adventures in this car.
Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol
In the car which Roy Blakeley and his friends have for a meeting placeis discovered an old faded letter, dating from the Klondike gold days,and it appears to intimate the location of certain bags of gold, buriedby a train robber. The quest for this treasure is made in an automobileand the strange adventures on this trip constitute the story.
Roy Blakeley's Motor Caravan
Roy and his friends go West to bring back some motor cars. They havesome very amusing, also a few serious, adventures.
Roy Blakeley, Lost, Strayed or Stolen
The troup headquarters car figures largely in this very interestingvolume.
Roy Blakeley's Bee-Line Hike
The boys resolve to hike in a bee-line to a given point, some milesdistant, and have a lively time doing it.
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THE PEE-WEE HARRIS BOOKS
By PERCY KEESE FITZHUGH
Author of THE TOM SLADE and ROY BLAKELEY BOOKS
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All readers of the TOM SLADE and the ROY BLAKELEY books are acquaintedwith Pee-wee Harris and will surely enjoy reading every volume of thisseries.
Pee-wee Harris
Pee-wee goes to visit his uncle whose farm is located on a by-road.Pee-wee conceives the idea of starting a little shack along the road inwhich to sell refreshments and automobile accessories.
In accordance with his invariable good luck,--scarcely has he startedthis little shack than the bridge upon the highway burns down and theobscure country road becomes a thoroughway for automobiles. Pee-weereaps a large profit from his business during the balance of the summer.
Pee-wee Harris on the Trail
Pee-wee gets into the wrong automobile by mistake and is carried to thecountry where he has a great time and many adventures.
Pee-wee Harris in Camp
The scene is set in the beloved and familiar Temple Camp. Here Pee-weeresigns from the Raven Patrol, intending to start a patrol of his own.He finds this more difficult than he had expected, but overcame allobstacles--as usual.
Pee-wee Harris in Luck
Pee-wee goes with his mother to spend the summer on a farm, where hemeets a girl who is bewailing her fate that there is no society at thisobscure retreat. Pee-wee assures her he will fix everything for her--andproceeds to do so--with his usual success.
Pee-wee Harris Adrift
A little spot of land up the river breaks away and floats down stream,with a laden apple tree growing upon it. Pee-wee takes possession ofthis island and the resulting adventures are decidedly entertai
ning.
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THE EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW SERIES
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BIRDS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Neltje Blanchan. Illustrated
EARTH AND SKY EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Julia Ellen Rogers. Illustrated
ESSAYS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
FAIRY TALES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
FAMOUS STORIES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
FOLK TALES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
HEROES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
HEROINES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWCoedited by Hamilton W. Mabie and Kate Stephens
HYMNS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Dolores Bacon
LEGENDS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
MYTHS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Hamilton W. Mabie
OPERAS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Dolores Bacon. Illustrated
PICTURES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Dolores Bacon. Illustrated
POEMS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Mary E. Burt
PROSE EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Mary E. Burt
SONGS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWEdited by Dolores Bacon
TREES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Julia Ellen Rogers. Illustrated
WATER WONDERS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Jean M. Thompson. Illustrated
WILD ANIMALS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Julia Ellen Rogers. Illustrated
WILD FLOWERS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOWBy Frederic William Stack. Illustrated
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Transcriber's note:
1. Punctuation has been normalized to contemporary standards.2. Inconsistent spelling of "Peewee" (57 times) and "Pee-wee" (18 times) retained as in original.