The Boy Scout Pathfinders; Or, Jack Danby's Best Adventure
by OpenStories
Original author: Robert Maitland
"The Boy Scout Pathfinders; Or, Jack Danby's Best Adventure" by Major Robert Maitland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a group of Boy Scouts led by Jack Danby as they embark on a summer camping expedition in the Adirondacks. Their adventure not only involves outdoor skills and camaraderie but also the challenges of confronting nature and danger from unexpected foes. The opening of the story introduces the Boy Scouts as they arrive at a mountain station, excited and ready for an adventure. Led by their Scout-Master, Mr. Durland, they embark on their journey to a newly acquired logging camp, where they are tasked with surveying the land. As they settle in, the boys eagerly engage in camp life while being educated about their surroundings. Additionally, danger looms with the potential threat of wild animals and the revelation of a sinister plot against the camp by disgraced lumberjacks, which sets the stage for the unfolding drama and thrilling escapades that lie ahead.
The Boy Scout Pathfinders; Or, Jack Danby's Best Adventure, by Robert Maitland. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #65084.
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18 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Ho! for the Adirondacks1,927 words
- 2.Chapter II: The Logging Camp3,191 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Old Snake Hunter2,022 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Fight1,565 words
- 5.Chapter V: The Bear’s Surprise Party1,713 words
- 6.Chapter VI: The Plot1,711 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Trapped in the Cave1,838 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Boy Scouts to the Fore2,389 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Dick Crawford Gives Warning2,308 words
- 10.Chapter X: “busy as Beavers”2,995 words
- 11.Chapter XI: The Bog1,800 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Old Sam to the Rescue2,018 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Broken Trestle1,520 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Saving of the Train1,777 words
- 15.Chapter XV: A Strange Duel1,497 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Too Late!2,050 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Jack’s Run for Life1,378 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Balked of Their Prey3,248 words