Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder

"Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh, details a rollicking adventure of a young Boy Scout named Roy Blakeley and his troop as they embark on an ambitious hike. With high spirits and playful ribbing, Roy invites the reader to join their merry band as they trek from Catskill, New York, to Bridgeboro, New Jersey, focusing on their planning and humorous interactions. The early chapters emphasize the boys' lighthearted and adventurous nature, blending whimsical musings with the real struggles of a wilderness journey, teasing at a serialized narrative that promises plenty of friendship and exciting escapades.