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Young Hunters of the Lake; or, Out with Rod and Gun

By Edward Stratemeyer

Summary of Young Hunters of the Lake; or, Out with Rod and Gun

The story revolves around four young hunters, Charley "Snap" Dodge, Shep Reed, Frank "Whopper" Dawson, and Will "Giant" Caslette, who embark on a summer outing to Lake Narsac, a remote and supposedly haunted lake. Along the way, they face various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes, and encounter an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. As they investigate further, they discover that the ghost is actually a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle, who has been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince Pierre to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. Throughout their adventure, the boys demonstrate bravery, determination, and teamwork, ultimately solving the mystery of the haunted lake and returning home as heroes, hailed for their hunting prowess and their role in uncovering the truth behind the ghost.

Chapter Summary of Young Hunters of the Lake; or, Out with Rod and Gun

CHAPTER I

The story begins with four lively boys, Charley "Snap" Dodge, Shep Reed, Frank "Whopper" Dawson, and Will "Giant" Caslette, who are excited to go swimming at Lane's Cove. However, their fun is disrupted by a ram that chases them, and they eventually escape by diving into the river. Later, they discover that their clothes have been stolen, and they suspect that Ham Spink and Carl Dudder, two boys who have been rivals to the group, are responsible. The boys decide to get revenge by taking Ham and Carl's fireworks, which they had been planning to use for a Fourth of July celebration. They successfully pull off the prank, but Ham and Carl are determined to get revenge. Meanwhile, the boys prepare for their summer outing to Lake Narsac, a remote and supposedly haunted lake. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a wildcat, muskrats, and a swarm of snakes. They eventually meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, and they start to wonder if the ghost is real.

CHAPTER II

The young hunters continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure.

CHAPTER III

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles and challenges along the way. They encounter a wildcat, muskrats, and a swarm of snakes, but eventually meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. The boys are skeptical, but as they explore the lake, they begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they settle in, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. Despite their initial fear, the boys decide to follow the ghost, which leads them deeper into the wilderness. Along the way, they come across a beautiful cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure.

CHAPTER IV

The young hunters continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they settle in, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it.

CHAPTER V

The young hunters continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure.

CHAPTER VI

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure.

CHAPTER VII

The young hunters arrive at Lake Narsac, but their excitement is short-lived as they encounter a swarm of snakes. They manage to escape the snakes and set up camp, but their peace is disrupted by the old hermit, Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. The boys are skeptical, but they begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. Despite their initial fear, the boys decide to follow the ghost, which leads them deeper into the wilderness.

CHAPTER VIII

The young hunters continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it.

CHAPTER IX

The young hunters arrive at Lake Narsac and set up camp, but their excitement is short-lived as they encounter a swarm of snakes. They manage to clear out the snakes using burning cedar boughs and then proceed to explore the lake. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they settle in, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it.

CHAPTER X

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. The boys are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover the truth behind the haunted lake.

CHAPTER XI

The young hunters arrive at Lake Narsac, but their excitement is short-lived as they encounter a swarm of snakes. They manage to escape the snakes and set up camp, but their peace is disrupted by the old hermit, Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure.

CHAPTER XII

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. The boys are skeptical but begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. Despite their initial fear, the boys decide to follow the ghost, which leads them deeper into the wilderness.

CHAPTER XIII

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. The boys are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover the truth behind the haunted lake.

CHAPTER XIV

The young hunters continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure.

CHAPTER XV

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. The boys are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover the truth behind the haunted lake.

CHAPTER XVI

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. The boys are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover the truth behind the haunted lake.

CHAPTER XVII

The young hunters finally arrive at Lake Narsac, but their excitement is short-lived as they encounter a swarm of snakes. They manage to escape the snakes and set up camp, but their peace is disrupted by the old hermit, Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. The boys are skeptical, but they begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. Despite their initial fear, the boys decide to follow the ghost, which leads them deeper into the wilderness.

CHAPTER XVIII

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their journey to Lake Narsac, facing various obstacles such as wildcats, muskrats, and snakes. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to stay on the lake and investigate further, setting up a camp and taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. The boys are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover the truth behind the haunted lake.

CHAPTER XIX

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they have set up a camp. They go on a deer hunt and Whopper gets injured by a deer. The boys then discover that their camp has been robbed and their boat is missing. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd, who had been causing them trouble. The Spink crowd is frightened by a ghostly apparition and decides to leave the lake. The young hunters then go on a hunt for wildcats and bears, and after a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear. As they are taking the bear down the mountain, they hear a ghostly voice and see a ghostly figure, which they later discover is a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XX

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they set up a camp and go on a deer hunt. Whopper gets injured by a deer, and they discover that their camp has been robbed and their boat is missing. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd, who had been causing them trouble. The Spink crowd is frightened by a ghostly apparition and decides to leave the lake. The young hunters then go on a hunt for wildcats and bears, and after a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear. As they are taking the bear down the mountain, they hear a ghostly voice and see a ghostly figure, which they later discover is a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXI

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, determined to solve the mystery of the ghost. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a wildcat, snakes, and a swarm of hornets. After a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear and discover that the ghost is actually Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle, who has been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince Pierre to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXII

The four boy hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they have set up a camp. Whopper gets injured by a deer, and they discover that their camp has been robbed and their boat is missing. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd, who had been causing them trouble. The Spink crowd is frightened by a ghostly apparition and decides to leave the lake. The young hunters then go on a hunt for wildcats and bears, and after a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear. As they are taking the bear down the mountain, they hear a ghostly voice and see a ghostly figure, which they later discover is a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXIII

The story continues with the young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, as they try to solve the mystery of the ghost on Lake Narsac. They discover that the ghost is actually a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle, who has been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince Pierre to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXIV

The story continues with the young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, as they try to solve the mystery of the ghost on Lake Narsac. They discover that the ghost is actually a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle, who has been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince Pierre to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXV

The story continues with the young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, as they try to solve the mystery of the ghost on Lake Narsac. They discover that the ghost is actually a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle, who has been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince Pierre to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including wildcats, muskrats, and snakes, and have to deal with the Spink crowd, who are trying to steal their belongings. Eventually, they are able to outsmart the Spink crowd and recover their stolen goods. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXVI

In this chapter, the four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac. They go on a deer hunt, and Whopper gets injured by a deer. The boys then discover that their camp has been robbed and their boat is missing. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd, who had been causing them trouble. The Spink crowd is frightened by a ghostly apparition and decides to leave the lake. The young hunters then go on a hunt for wildcats and bears, and after a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear. As they are taking the bear down the mountain, they hear a ghostly voice and see a ghostly figure, which they later discover is a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXVII

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they encounter various obstacles and challenges. They meet an old hermit named Peter Peterson, who tells them a spooky tale about the lake being haunted by a yellow ghost. Despite their initial skepticism, the boys begin to experience strange occurrences, making them wonder if the ghost is real. They decide to investigate further and set up a camp, taking turns keeping watch. As they explore the lake, they come across a cove with deer and decide to hunt them, leading to a thrilling adventure. Meanwhile, they hear strange cries and laughter, and see a ghostly figure in yellow, which seems to be beckoning them to follow it. The boys are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and uncover the truth behind the haunted lake.

CHAPTER XXVIII

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they have set up a camp. Whopper gets injured by a deer, and they discover that their camp has been robbed and their boat is missing. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd, who had been causing them trouble. The Spink crowd is frightened by a ghostly apparition and decides to leave the lake. The young hunters then go on a hunt for wildcats and bears, and after a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear. As they are taking the bear down the mountain, they hear a ghostly voice and see a ghostly figure, which they later discover is a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXIX

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they have set up a camp called Camp Whopper. They go on a deer hunt, and Whopper gets injured by a deer. The boys then discover that their camp has been robbed and their boat is missing. They build a raft to cross the lake and retrieve their stolen belongings from the Spink crowd, who had been causing them trouble. The Spink crowd is frightened by a ghostly apparition and decides to leave the lake. The young hunters then go on a hunt for wildcats and bears, and after a series of challenges, they finally kill a bear. As they are taking the bear down the mountain, they hear a ghostly voice and see a ghostly figure, which they later discover is a man named Pierre Dunrot, Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXX

The young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they encounter various obstacles and challenges. They meet an old hermit named Pierre Dunrot, who is revealed to be Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.

CHAPTER XXXI

The four young hunters, Snap, Shep, Giant, and Whopper, continue their adventure at Lake Narsac, where they encounter various obstacles and challenges. They meet an old hermit named Pierre Dunrot, who is revealed to be Giant's long-lost uncle. Pierre had been living in the mountains and playing ghost to scare people away. The boys convince him to return to civilization, and he is reunited with his sister, Mrs. Caslette. The story concludes with the boys returning home, where they are hailed as heroes for their hunting prowess and their role in solving the mystery of the ghost.