Tom Fairfield in Camp; or, The Secret of the Old Mill

"Tom Fairfield in Camp; or, The Secret of the Old Mill" by Allen Chapman is an early 20th-century tale of youthful adventure. Tom Fairfield and his friends set out on a summer camping trip that unexpectedly turns into a hunt for hidden treasure at an old mill, a place rumored to be guarded by a strange hermit. The story begins with Tom, excited about a friend's invitation, preparing his motorboat for the trip. After some fun exchanges with his friend Dick and sorting out the details with his family, Tom is thrilled when they choose the mysterious old mill. The story builds around their exciting trip, hinting at encounters with a puzzling hermit in his dwelling and the potential discovery of long-lost treasure during their adventure, while also pointing towards comic and scary situations that the boys will face.