Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Broschiertes Buch

Westy Martin

Beschreibung

Join "Westy Martin" on a thrilling adventure! This classic juvenile fiction title by Percy Keese Fitzhugh celebrates the spirit of scouting, friendship, and the great outdoors. A timeless tale of boys and adventure, "Westy Martin" captures the essence of early 20th-century scouting life. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of camaraderie and exciting exploits. Perfect for anyone interested in stories featuring the Boy Scouts of America, this book offers a glimpse into a bygone era. Fitzhugh's engaging storytelling and focus on themes of brotherhood and courage make "Westy Martin" an enduring read. Experience the timeless appeal of this classic adventure story, meticulously prepared for print republication. 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
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9781023482127
• ISBN-10: 1023482126
• Artikelnr.: 74125955