Roy Blakeley, Pathfinder by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a fascinating tale about Roy Blakeley's adventure on a hike with the other boy scouts. Excerpt: "This story is all about a hike. It starts on Bridge Street and ends on Bridge Street. Maybe you'll think it's just a street story. But that's where you'll get left. It starts at the soda fountain in Warner's Drug Store on Bridge Street in Catskill, New York, and it ends at the soda fountain in Bennett's Candy Store on Bridge Street in Bridgeboro, New Jersey. That's where I live; not in Bennett's, but in Bridgeboro. But I'm in Bennett's a lot. Believe me, that hike was over a hundred miles long. If you rolled it up in a circle it would go around Black Lake twenty times. Black Lake would be just a spool—good night! In one place it was tied in a bowline knot, but we didn't count that. It was a good thing Westy Martin knew all about bowline knots or we'd have been lost."

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Percy Keese Fitzhugh's "Roy Blakely, Pathfinder" invites readers to join Roy Blakely and his friends on another engaging and adventurous journey. The story unfolds with themes of exploration, camaraderie, and the challenges and mysteries they encounter along the way. Set against the backdrop of their expedition, the story captures the essence of youthful curiosity, problem-solving, and the excitement of exploring the unknown. Through Roy's interactions with his friends, their quest to uncover secrets, and their humorous mishaps, readers are transported into a world of adventure and friendship. The novella delves into themes of discovery, friendship, and the value of teamwork when faced with unexpected challenges. As Roy and his friends navigate their path and tackle the mysteries that come their way, they embody the qualities of resourcefulness and a sense of unity. "Roy Blakely, Pathfinder" celebrates the spirit of exploration and the enduring bonds of friendship that are strengthened through shared adventures and the quest for knowledge. Percy Keese Fitzhugh's storytelling invites readers to join in the excitement of Roy's pathfinding adventures, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and the thrill of exploration.

"[...] CHAPTER I. TROUBLES OF MY OWN-THE BIG CONCLAVE Well, here I am at last, ready to tell you the adventures of our young lives. Right away I have trouble with Pee-wee Harris. He's about as easy to keep down as a balloon full of gas. We call him the young dirigible because he's always going up in the air. Even at the start he must stick in his chapter heading about a conclave. Hanged if I know what a conclave is. It's some kind of a meeting I [...]".

Percy Keese Fitzhugh (1876-1950) was an American author. His first known work, The Goldenrod Story Book was published in 1906. The bulk of his work, having a Boy Scouting theme, revolves around the fictional town of Bridgeboro, New Jersey. Characters included Tom Slade, Pee-wee Harris, Roy Blakely, and Westy Martin. Fitzhugh's Scouting based books were very popular with children and adults. His characters became so real to his readers that it was not uncommon for Percy to receive fan mail addressed to the characters themselves. In the 1930's, as the popularity of Fitzhugh's Scouting stories began to wane, he began writing the Hal Keen Mystery Series (10 titles) under the pseudonym Hugh Lloyd. They were followed by another mystery series - Skippy Dare - (3 titles). Neither of these series achieved the popularity of his earlier Boy Scout work.