Project Gutenberg 2015-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 164 Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis) 1876 1959 Prater, Ernest The Scouts of Seal Island Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen "The Scouts of Seal Island" by Percy F. Westerman is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the experiences of a group of Boy Scouts, led by the enthusiastic Scoutmaster Leslie Trematon, as they embark on a camping trip to the uninhabited Seal Island. The narrative explores themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the spirit of adventure, captured through the characters' interactions and their encounters with various challenges. The opening of the story introduces Scoutmaster Trematon as he delivers disappointing news to his troop about a canceled trip to Seal Island, due to the disapproval of Sir Silas Gwinnear. Though initially disheartened, the Scouts maintain their spirits under Trematon’s encouragement. The narrative then shifts to Scout Dick Atherton, who exemplifies bravery when he intervenes during an attempted mugging on a bridge, rescuing an elderly man. This act of heroism not only showcases Dick's character but also foreshadows the eventual invitation to camp on Seal Island, reflecting the transformative power of trust and community. The rich descriptions of the settings and the budding relationships among the Scouts set the stage for the adventurous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Adventure stories Boy Scouts -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 357898 2025-07-20T03:54:59.016113 text/html 319865 2024-10-24T17:45:25 text/html 1160829 2025-07-20T03:55:07.324071 application/epub+zip 1166741 2025-07-20T03:55:02.051081 application/epub+zip 196459 2025-07-20T03:55:00.771142 application/epub+zip 1340140 2025-07-20T03:55:10.961079 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1316841 2025-07-20T03:55:06.452106 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319669 2022-09-22T12:11:53.143281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309866 2025-07-20T03:54:57.985084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290080 2024-10-24T17:45:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17578 2025-07-20T03:55:11.090030 application/rdf+xml 13350 2025-07-20T03:55:01.274105 image/jpeg 3629 2025-07-20T03:55:01.021091 image/jpeg 1100326 2025-07-20T03:54:59.070132 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia