rolf in the woods

Rolf In The WoodsErnest Thompson SetonPrefaceIn this story I have endeavoured to realize some of theinfluences that surrounded the youth of America a hundred yearsago, and made of them, first, good citizens, and, later, in theday of peril, heroes that won the battles of Lake Erie,Plattsburg, and New Orleans, and the great sea fights of Porter,Bainbridge, Decatur, Lawrence, Perry, and MacDonough.I have especially dwelt in detail on the woodland and peacescouting in the hope that I may thus help other boys to followthe hard-climbing trail that leads to the higher uplands.For the historical events of 1812-14, I have consulted among...

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