Percy Keese Fitzhugh, Harold S Barbour

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Pee-wee Harris, F.O.B. Bridgeboro

Beschreibung

Join Pee-wee Harris in "Pee-wee Harris, F.O.B. Bridgeboro," a delightful tale of juvenile sportsmanship and enduring friendship. Penned by Percy Keese Fitzhugh, this humorous story centers around the excitement and camaraderie of relay racing. Dive into the world of youthful competition as Pee-wee and his friends navigate the challenges and triumphs of track and field. Filled with lighthearted moments and relatable characters, this classic work of juvenile fiction explores the importance of teamwork and the bonds of friendship. Experience the enduring appeal of this timeless story, a testament to the spirit of sports and the joy of youthful adventure. A perfect read for anyone who appreciates classic juvenile fiction with a dash of humor and a focus on the values of friendship and fair play. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Percy Keese Fitzhugh, born on September 7, 1876, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American writer known for his extensive works aimed at children and young adults. He attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, though it s unclear whether he graduated. Fitzhugh married Harriet Lloyd LePorte on July 13, 1900, in Kingston, Massachusetts. His first known work, The Goldenrod Story Book, was published in 1906. Fitzhugh is best known for his series centered around Boy Scouting, set in the fictional town of Bridgeboro, New Jersey, which was inspired by his hometown of Hackensack, New Jersey. His most notable characters include Tom Slade, Pee-Wee Harris, Roy Blakeley, and Westy Martin, who each had their own series of books. Fitzhugh wrote nearly 100 books, with around 70 published by Grosset & Dunlap, many of which were part of five different series, including Buddy Books for Boys, featuring various stories of scouting adventures. His works remain a beloved part of children s literature, capturing the excitement and challenges of boyhood and scouting life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 186g
• ISBN-13: 9781023598095
• ISBN-10: 1023598094
• Artikelnr.: 74013898