The Boy Scouts Down In Dixie

The Boy Scouts Down in Dixie By Herbert Carter

The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 and has grown to be one of the largest youth organizations in the world, with 2.7 million members. Scouts of various types have been a standard feature of young adult literature for generations -- but one of the earliest kicked off in 1913. The "Boy Scouts" series by "Herbert Carter" (a pseudonym for author St. George Rathborne, who wrote the whole series with the exception of volume 9) ran for 12 volumes. It follows scouts through adventures with their local troop and then for the last few volumes embroils them in World War I action. Included are: THE BOY SCOUTS FIRST CAMP FIRE THE BOY SCOUTS ON THE BLUE RIDGE THE BOY SCOUTS ON THE TRAIL THE BOY SCOUTS IN THE MAINE WOODS THE BOY SCOUTS THROUGH THE BIG TIMBER THE BOY SCOUTS IN THE ROCKIES THE BOY SCOUTS ON STURGEON ISLAND THE BOY SCOUTS DOWN IN DIXIE THE BOY SCOUTS AT THE BATTLE OF SARATOGA THE BOY SCOUTS ALONG THE SUSQUEHANNA THE BOY SCOUTS ON WAR TRAILS IN BELGIUM THE BOY SCOUTS AFOOT IN FRANCE If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 180 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!

"The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island" by Herbert Carter is an adventurous novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey with a group of Boy Scouts. In this exciting story, the Boy Scouts plan an expedition to Sturgeon Island, an uninhabited and mysterious island that holds its fair share of secrets. As they explore the island's rugged terrain, they uncover hidden treasures, encounter unique wildlife, and face a series of challenges that test their survival skills and teamwork. The novel celebrates the spirit of adventure, exploration, and the values of the Boy Scouts, including preparedness and camaraderie. It showcases how these young scouts bond, learn from their experiences, and grow as individuals through their island adventure. Herbert Carter's storytelling paints a vivid picture of the island's beauty and mystique, offering an action-packed narrative that captures the essence of scouting and the thrill of outdoor exploration.

When the scouts land on Sturgeon Island, they are not expecting adventures involving boat wrecks, rescues at sea, encounters with poachers, and even the disappearance of one of their own.