Percy Keese Fitzhugh (1876–1950) was an American author, best known for his contribution to children”s literature in the early 20th century, particularly for his series of books on the Boy Scout movement. He attended Princeton University, which served to influence his literary style and themes. Fitzhugh”s writings reflect a keen grasp of adolescent adventures and camaraderie, as can be witnessed in “The Doom of Stark House, ” a novel that presents mysteries and dramas in an engaging narrative designed for young readers. His work often features elements of moral instruction and character building, hallmarks of juvenile fiction of his time. Fitzhugh”s books are characterized by their humor, accessibility, and depiction of realistic characters, including an ability to resonate with the emotions and challenges of youth. While “The Doom of Stark House” falls outside his most famous works centered around the Boy Scout movement, it remains a testament to his versatility and imagination as a writer. His legacy endures through classic series featuring protagonists like Tom Slade, Roy Blakeley, and Pee-wee Harris, which continue to be celebrated by enthusiasts of early scouting literature. Fitzhugh”s contributions to American literary culture have carved out a special niche, one that ensures he is remembered for his dedication to stories of growth, fellowship, and the spirited adventures of youth.
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Pee-Wee Harris in Luck
An amusing tale of the continuing scout adventures of Pee Wee Harris. The story centers around a "floating island" that Pee Wee finds in the river one morning. A point of land eroded off an …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Pee-wee Harris F. O. B. Bridgeboro
Walter "Pee-wee" Harris is a fictional Boy Scout who has appeared in several series of boy's books by Percy Keese Fitzhugh as well as in a long-running comic strip in the magazine Boys& …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Tom Slade on Overlook Mountain
Classic Fantasy Novel 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 was reproduced from the origina …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Tom Slade with the Flying Corps
Famous Action and Adventure Novel Excerpt from Book: The War Department confirmed today the Associated Press report of the loss of Thomas Slade, aviator, in the fighting west of Rheims, while in purs …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Roy Blakeley’s Funny-bone Hike
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Along the Mohawk Trail / Boy Scouts on Lake Champlain
In the execution of its purpose to give educational value and moral worth to the recreational activities of the boyhood of America, the leaders of the Boy Scout Movement quickly learned that to effec …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Roy Blakeley’s Tangled Trail
Famous Classic Juvenile Fiction Story based on Hiking, Camps, Boy Scouts of America etc. …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Pee-wee Harris: Fixer
Walter "Pee-wee" Harris is a fictional Boy Scout who has appeared in several series of boy's books by Percy Keese Fitzhugh as well as in a long-running comic strip in the magazine Boys& …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Tom Slade Picks a Winner
Tom Slade believes in Wilfred Cowell, a scout hopeful who is hiding a secret from the other scouts. At summer camp, his secret earns him the nickname "Wilfraid Coward" but before summer' …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Westy Martin in the Yellowstone
Westy Martin and his two chums, Warde Hollister and Edwin Carlyle are on their way to the Yellowstone National Park. They stroll through the train into an empty rear car and while they are there the …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Westy Martin
First volume in a boy's adventure series with a scouting / rocky mountain theme. …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Mystery at Dark Star Ranch
In ‘The Mystery at Dark Star Ranch, ‘ Percy Keese Fitzhugh weaves an enthralling narrative that transports readers to the heart of the American West. Set against the backdrop of adventure and suspens …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Mysterious Arab
In ‘The Mysterious Arab, ‘ Percy Keese Fitzhugh delves into the complex interplay of identity, mystery, and adventure through the lens of young protagonists navigating a world infused with the mystiq …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Lonesome Swamp Mystery
In ‘The Lonesome Swamp Mystery, ‘ author Percy Keese Fitzhugh weaves a captivating tale of adventure set against the backdrop of the enigmatic Louisiana swamp. Through vivid descriptions and a grippi …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Doom of Stark House
In ‘The Doom of Stark House, ‘ Percy Keese Fitzhugh masterfully intertwines elements of gothic fiction with a thrilling narrative that explores the haunting legacy of a decaying mansion. The story un …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Clue at Skeleton Rocks
In ‘The Clue at Skeleton Rocks, ‘ Percy Keese Fitzhugh weaves a captivating narrative that immerses readers in the thrilling adventures of the protagonist, Tom Slade. Set against the backdrop of a my …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Copperhead Trail Mystery
In ‘The Copperhead Trail Mystery, ‘ Percy Keese Fitzhugh crafts a thrilling adventure steeped in the traditions of early 20th-century American literature. Set against the rugged backdrop of a mysteri …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Tom Slade in the North Woods
Tom Slade and a few friends go to Leatherstocking Camp to prepare it for use as a training camp for Scout leaders. There, strange things happen: mysterious footprints, an unexpected grave in the glen …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: The Westy Martin Adventure MEGAPACK®
Teenager Westy Martin is a Boy Scout who finds friendship and adventure in this classic YA series. This volume collects the first four books in the series, all featuring Westy and his friends as they …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Roy Blakeley’s Adventures in Camp
In ‘Roy Blakeley’s Adventures in Camp, ‘ Percy Keese Fitzhugh crafts a delightful narrative that captures the exuberance and mischief of youth during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Westy Martin on the Santa Fe Trail
Westy felt that he was in hard luck! In fact, he felt that Fate had played the meanest kind of a trick on him, just when he needed all his vision to live up to the plaudits of the multitude. The trut …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Westy Martin in the Rockies
Westy Martin sat speechless in utter consternation. He glanced about him as if dazed. He seemed to be trying to make sure that he was awake, that the whole thing was not a dream. Then a sudden burst …
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Percy Keese Fitzhugh: Westy Martin
A quick, sharp report rent the air. Followed several seconds of deathlike silence. Then the lesser sound of a twig falling in the still forest. Again silence. A silence, tense, portentous. Then the s …
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