The Boy With The U. S. Survey (1909)

The Boy With The U.S. Survey is a historical fiction book written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler and first published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack Danvers, who joins a group of surveyors working for the United States government in the late 19th century. Jack is fascinated by the rugged landscape of the American West and the challenges faced by the surveyors as they map out the uncharted territory.As Jack travels with the surveying team, he learns about the tools and techniques used to measure the land and the importance of accurate mapping for the future development of the region. He also encounters various dangers, including wild animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes.Throughout the book, Jack's character develops as he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, courage, and respect for the land and its people. The Boy With The U.S. Survey is a thrilling adventure story that provides a glimpse into the early days of American exploration and the challenges faced by those who mapped out the country's vast and diverse landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.