Comrades on River and Lake

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Victor, Ralph

Contributor:

Schneider, S.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Comrades on River and Lake" by Ralph Victor is a boys' adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of friends from Winton Hall as they embark on a summer canoe trip filled with adventures along rivers and lakes, showcasing themes of camaraderie, outdoor exploration, and youthful exuberance. The central characters include Fleet Kenby, Chot Duncan, Tom Pratt, and the recently welcomed Pod Meelick, as they navigate their journey and face various challenges together. The opening of the novel introduces the boys as they prepare for their summer expedition just after completing their studies at Winton Hall. The narrative kicks off with a playful exchange among friends as they excitedly discuss canoes and their plans for the trip, hinting at adventures to come. Additionally, the boys experience a turning point as Truem Wright, a former rival, seeks their friendship, showcasing themes of forgiveness and personal growth amid the camaraderie. The boys leave Winton, embarking on a journey filled with anticipation and the promise of thrilling experiences in the great outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-08-26