Westy Martin

Westy Martin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Westy Martin a young scout who is about to embark on an exciting adventure in the Rocky Mountains with Uncle Jeb Rushmore an experienced old scout. Themes of exploration friendship and the spirit of scouting are likely to be prevalent throughout the narrative. The opening portion of the book introduces Westy Martin at Temple Camp where he is overwhelmed by the announcement that Uncle Jeb has chosen him for a journey to the Rockies. The scene is filled with the camaraderie of summer camp where meals are plentiful and laughter is abundant creating a warm inviting atmosphere. Westy grapples with mixed emotions including disbelief and excitement as he thinks about the upcoming adventure and his responsibilities back home. The interactions with his fellow scouts the anticipation of leaving and the introduction of Uncle Jeb help set the stage for the thrilling adventures that await them.