The Young Alaskans in the Rockies

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Young Alaskans in the Rockies" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows three young boys-Rob, John, and Jesse-as they embark on an adventurous journey through the rugged landscape of the Rocky Mountains. Their expedition is filled with interactions that highlight their camaraderie and discoveries as they attempt to retrace the paths of historical fur traders and enjoy the wilderness. The opening of the book introduces the readers to the excitement of the boys as they prepare for their camping trip in the Rockies. They express their eagerness to explore the area, particularly the Yellowhead Pass, while discussing the history of fur traders who once traversed these routes. The characters are well-established through their dialogue and interactions, setting up a sense of adventure that is both educational and entertaining. As they set up camp and begin their journey, the boys engage in various camp duties and express their anticipation for the adventures ahead, showcasing their youthful spirit and curiosity about the natural world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-01-20