Tom Slade: Forest Ranger: A Boy Scout's Courage in War-torn Wilderness

Tom Slade #15

by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Begin an exhilarating adventure alongside Tom Slade, who seizes the opportunity to become a forest ranger. As he embraces his new role, unexpected circumstances arise when his trusted friend Brent Gaylong arrives on the scene. Together, they find themselves entangled in a perplexing local enigma that demands their expertise. Tom's sharp wit and unwavering determination prove vital as they delve into the depths of the mystery, uncovering hidden truths and overcoming formidable challenges. Percy Keese Fitzhugh's 'Tom Forest Ranger' is a thrilling tale of camaraderie, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice amidst the untamed wilderness.

134 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1926

About the author

Percy Keese Fitzhugh (1876-1950) was an American author. His first known work, The Goldenrod Story Book was published in 1906. The bulk of his work, having a Boy Scouting theme, revolves around the fictional town of Bridgeboro, New Jersey. Characters included Tom Slade, Pee-wee Harris, Roy Blakely, and Westy Martin. Fitzhugh's Scouting based books were very popular with children and adults. His characters became so real to his readers that it was not uncommon for Percy to receive fan mail addressed to the characters themselves. In the 1930's, he began writing the Hal Keen Mystery Series (10 titles) under the pseudonym Hugh Lloyd. They were followed by another mystery series - Skippy Dare - (3 titles). Neither of these series achieved the popularity of his Scout work.