The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico by John Henry Goldfrap
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"The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico" by Lieut. Howard Payson is a children's adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of Boy Scouts led by Rob Blake as they embark on a series of thrilling escapades that include sailing, dealing with unexpected dangers, and ultimately assisting in the capture of escapees from prison. The narrative showcases the camaraderie and resourcefulness inherent in scouting, with
a focus on teamwork and bravery in the face of threats. The opening portion introduces the main characters as they navigate an exciting sailing trip. With the weather turning unfavorably, they face a crisis when their sailboat springs a mysterious leak. Their adventure takes a dramatic turn as they encounter men fleeing from the authorities, setting up a web of intrigue surrounding their unexpected troubles. The boys utilize their scout training to take charge of the situation, demonstrating problem-solving skills while they also deal with the comical mishaps and challenges of youth. Overall, it sets the stage for an engaging story filled with adventure and valuable life lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goldfrap, John Henry, 1879-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, David K. Park and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mexico -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36000 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Last Update | May 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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