The Boy With The United States Survey (1909) - Francis Rolt-Wheeler - Bog

The Boy With The United States Survey is a novel written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tom, who accompanies the United States Geological Survey on a mission to map the American West. Tom is fascinated by the natural beauty of the land and the work that the surveyors do. He learns about geology, geography, and cartography, and even helps the surveyors in their work. Along the way, Tom encounters various challenges and dangers, including wild animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes. He also makes new friends and gains a deeper appreciation for the natural world. The book is a thrilling adventure story that also educates readers about the importance of surveying and mapping in the development of the American West. It is a classic of American children's literature and remains popular to this day.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.