The Scientific American Boy; Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island by A. Russell Bond

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Author Bond, A. Russell (Alexander Russell), 1876-1937
LoC No. 05035782
Title The Scientific American Boy; Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island
Credits E-text prepared by Don Kostuch and revised by Roger Frank, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary "The Scientific American Boy; Or, The Camp at Willow Clump Island" by A. Russell Bond is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work is a blend of adventure and educational content aimed at young readers, particularly boys, encouraging them to embrace nature while fostering ingenuity. The story revolves around the character Bill, who is depicted as an exceptionally inventive boy guided by his uncle, Uncle Ed, a civil engineer, as they embark on camping adventures. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, Bill, and sets the stage for the adventurous spirit of camping and exploration. Bill's curiosity and inventiveness are highlighted as he begins to devise unique contraptions and solutions to problems encountered during their skates on the canal. The narrative hints at the formation of a society dedicated to scientific exploration and adventure, being founded by Bill and his friends as they reminisce and plan future expeditions to Willow Clump Island. The tone is enthusiastic and optimistic, emphasizing camaraderie among boys, the thrill of adventure, and the joy of learning through hands-on experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Subject Woodwork
Subject Camping
Subject Sports
Category Text
EBook-No. 15831
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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