| Author |
Wallace, Dillon, 1863-1939 |
| Title |
Troop One of the Labrador
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Wallace McLean, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"Troop One of the Labrador" by Dillon Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the rugged wilderness of Labrador and follows the family of Thomas Angus and their interactions with Doctor Joe, a skilled medical practitioner who becomes integral to their lives. The book captures the themes of adventure, community, and coming-of-age, particularly as the boys in the story aspire to form their own scout troop under Doctor Joe's mentorship. At the start of the story, excitement brews with the return of Doctor Joe to the family home after a long absence. Jamie, one of the Angus boys, is filled with anticipation as he rushes to greet Joe, who has played a crucial role in saving his eyesight through surgery. As the family welcomes Doctor Joe back, we learn about their simple yet fulfilling life in Labrador, the challenges they face, and the impending adventures the boys will embark upon as they form Troop One of the Labrador, inspired by the Boy Scouts. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of friendship, resilience, and the dynamic relationship between nature and the characters' daily lives. (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 |
Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16048 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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