
Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder
The Timeless Adventures of Boyhood Friendship and ExplorationBy Percy Keese FitzhughLength4h 6m
About this audiobook
In "Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder," Percy Keese Fitzhugh crafts an engaging and adventurous narrative that captures the essence of youthful exploration and camaraderie. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the novel follows the spirited adventures of Roy Blakeley and his friends as they embark on a camping trip filled with humorous escapades and challenges. Fitzhugh'Äôs vivid characterizations and lively prose reflect a deep appreciation for nature and the complexities of young friendships, embodying the themes of growth and discovery. The text serves as a reflective mirror of its time, capturing the innocence of youth while subtly critiquing societal norms and the industrialization of America. Fitzhugh, an accomplished author and illustrator, drew upon his own experiences as a scout and naturalist to create relatable and memorable characters. His unique perspective enables Fitzhugh to vividly depict the trials and tribulations of adolescence while immersing readers in the joys of the great outdoors. His expertise in storytelling allows him to blend humor with poignant insights, making him a seminal figure in early 20th-century children'Äôs literature. "Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder" is highly recommended for readers of all ages who yearn for a journey into the joys of youth and the great outdoors. Fitzhugh'Äôs ability to capture the essence of adventure makes this novel a timeless classic that resonates with both the adventurous spirit of children and the nostalgic reflections of adults.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length4 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1E-text prepared by James Eager and revised by Roger Frank from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
21CHAPTER XXI WE VISIT THE SIDE SHOW
2CHAPTER II AN AWFUL WILDERNESS
22CHAPTER XXII BRENT GAYLONG
3CHAPTER III UNDAUNTED! (THAT’S PEE-WEE’S HEADING)
23CHAPTER XXIII BRENT’S STORY
4CHAPTER IV GO!
24CHAPTER XXIV THE LIGHT IN THE WOODS
5CHAPTER V I GO ON AN ERRAND
25CHAPTER XXV IN THE DARK
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6CHAPTER VI I DISCOVER SOME TRACKS
26CHAPTER XXVI DORRY AND I AND THE CRICKET
7CHAPTER VII I MEET THE STRANGER
27CHAPTER XXVII WE TAKE HARRY INTO OUR CONFIDENCE
8CHAPTER VIII UP A TREE
28CHAPTER XXVIII IN THE WOODS
9CHAPTER IX AWFUL STICKY
29CHAPTER XXIX JIB JAB AND HARRY
10CHAPTER X I MAKE A PROMISE
30CHAPTER XXX JIB JAB IS SURPRISED
11CHAPTER XI SEEING IS BELIEVING
31CHAPTER XXXI JIB JAB’S STORY
12CHAPTER XII MARSHAL FOCH
32CHAPTER XXXII JIB JAB TURNS OUT TO BE HUMAN
13CHAPTER XIII AROUND THE CAMP-FIRE
33CHAPTER XXXIII WE PART COMPANY
14CHAPTER XIV BUT I DIDN’T WRITE IT
34CHAPTER XXXIV A GOOD IDEA
15CHAPTER XV NO! NO! NO! GO ON! GO ON!
35CHAPTER XXXV WHAT I HEARD ON THE TELEPHONE
16CHAPTER XVI THE MYSTERY
36CHAPTER XXXVI UP THE TRAIL
17CHAPTER XVII APPALLING! WONDERFUL! MAGNIFICENT!
37CHAPTER XXXVII A VOICE
18CHAPTER XVIII ON TO GLORY
38CHAPTER XXXVIII WE FIGHT AND RUN AWAY
19CHAPTER XIX JIB JAB, IS HE HUMAN?
39CHAPTER XXXIX WELCOME HOME
20CHAPTER XX THE PARADE
40CHAPTER XL MMM—MM-M-M!