Captain Ted: A Boy's Adventures Among Hiding Slackers in the Great Georgia Swamp

Captain Ted: A Boy's Adventures Among Hiding Slackers in the Great Georgia Swamp is an early 20th-century children's adventure novel by Louis Pendleton. The story follows two boys, Ted and Hubert, who set out to find a Christmas tree but become lost in the Okefenokee Swamp. Their journey leads them to encounter draft-dodgers, prompting themes of bravery, duty, and the moral complexities of avoiding military service during World War I. The contrasting personalities of the boys highlight their resourcefulness and growth throughout their misadventures.