| Author |
Theiss, Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin), 1878-1963 |
| Illustrator |
Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| LoC No. |
19006872
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| Title |
The Secret Wireless; Or, The Spy Hunt of the Camp Brady Patrol
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Secret Wireless; Or, The Spy Hunt of the Camp Brady Patrol" by Lewis E. Theiss is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of boys who are part of the Camp Brady Wireless Patrol, particularly focusing on Henry Harper, the group's president. They find themselves embroiled in a mission to uncover a German spy network during World War I, utilizing their skills in wireless communication to help their country. The opening of the story introduces Henry Harper, who is deeply troubled by a news article about a security breach in the Navy Department. Inspired by this, he proposes that the wireless patrol seek out a hidden German wireless station. After receiving mixed feedback from Captain Hardy, an influential figure in their lives, Henry is overjoyed to be summoned to New York City with members of his patrol to assist in the hunt for spies. The narrative establishes a mix of adventure and patriotism, as the boys prepare for the excitement and dangers that await them in their quest to protect their nation from espionage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21955 |
| Release Date |
Jun 28, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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