The Boy Scouts Book of Stories by Mathiews, Louderback, and Scott

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By Richard Baker Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Frontier Stories
English
"The Boy Scouts Book of Stories," edited by Franklin K. Mathiews, is a collection of short stories aimed at young readers, published in the early 20th century. This anthology is tailored for boys in their early teens and includes tales about adventures, camaraderie, humor, and life lessons, reflecting the spirit and values of the Boy Scouts. Each s...
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and integrity. At the start of the volume, we are introduced to a tale titled "The Great Big Man" by Owen Johnson. The story centers around twelve-year-old Joshua Tibbets, affectionately dubbed the "Great Big Man" by his peers at school, who grapples with feelings of homesickness as his classmates leave for vacation. As he watches his schoolmates depart, he reminisces about his life at the institution where he feels a mix of affection and melancholy, revealing the warmth and companionship he enjoys. The narrative sets the stage for Joshua's internal struggles while introducing themes of friendship, belonging, and the resilience of youth that continue throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ashley Carter
1 week ago

Simply put, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I would gladly recommend this to others.

Karen Rodriguez
5 months ago

I went into this with no expectations and the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. I couldn't put it down until the very end.

Noah Green
1 month ago

Given the topic, it challenges the reader'ss perspective in the most intellectual way. This felt rewarding to read.

Aiden Jackson
2 months ago

I picked this up late one night and the explanations feel carefully crafted rather than rushed. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Andrew Nelson
1 month ago

From a casual reader’s perspective, the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. A solid resource I will return to often.

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