Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone; Or, The Plot Against Uncle Sam by G. Harvey Ralphson
"Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone; Or, The Plot Against Uncle Sam" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a thrilling adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows a group of enthusiastic Boy Scouts, primarily led by Ned Nestor, who embark on a mission to help thwart a dangerous plot against the Gatun Dam in the Panama Canal Zone. The book is heavy on action, camaraderie, and the themes of
patriotism, with a focus on the resourcefulness and bravery of young scouts who get caught up in a national intrigue. The opening of the narrative introduces the Black Bear Patrol, a group of scouts excited about their next adventure after a recent excursion in Mexico. They are eager to accompany Lieutenant Gordon on a secret mission tied to suspicious activities in the Canal Zone. As they prepare for the trip, discussions arise regarding a potential threat to the Gatun Dam, leading to speculation about who could be behind such a dangerous plot. The tone quickly escalates to one of urgency as they learn of a theft involving Frank Shaw's valuable emerald necklace, prompting them to engage in a mystery that intertwines their adventures with espionage and suspense. Through banter and camaraderie, the boys display their youthful energy and determination as they set the stage for a more significant confrontation against hidden adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey), 1879-1940 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12013470 |
| Title | Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone; Or, The Plot Against Uncle Sam |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26540 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26540-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1616 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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