The Young Crusaders, George P. Atwater, 1911, Story of a Boys Camp

The Young Crusaders: The Story of a Boys’ Camp
By George P. Atwater
Copyright 1911

The Young Crusaders is an early 20th-century boys’ novel that reflects the outdoor movement and character-building ideals popular in the Progressive Era. Written by George P. Atwater and published in 1911, the book follows a group of boys at camp, emphasizing cooperation, responsibility, and moral development through shared outdoor experiences.

Illustrated with photographic plates, this volume captures the tone and values of organized youth camps of the period and is an example of early American juvenile and youth literature.

Condition: Hardcover with no dust jacket. Blue cloth boards show noticeable wear, rubbing, and fading, with significant loss to the gilt illustration and lettering on the front cover and spine. The spine remains intact with readable text. Interior pages are age-toned with scattered spotting. There is a handwritten owner name and address on the front endpaper and a stamp/sticker on title page. The binding is intact.