In 'The Boy Scouts Afoot in France; or, With the Red Cross Corps at the Marne' by Herbert Carter, readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the eyes of young scouts as they navigate the challenges of war-torn France during World War I. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style that captures the bravery and ingenuity of the characters, while also providing historical context of the setting. Carter's use of detailed imagery and action-packed scenes immerses readers in the narrative, making it a compelling and educational read. The portrayal of the Red Cross Corps adds a humanitarian aspect to the story, showcasing the importance of volunteerism and selflessness during times of crisis. Herbert Carter's writing can be seen as a reflection of the values and ideals of the Boy Scouts movement during his time, emphasizing teamwork, courage, and service to others. 'The Boy Scouts Afoot in France' is recommended for those interested in historical fiction, war narratives, and coming-of-age stories that inspire moral growth and character development.

The Scouts, Henri Trouville and Billy Barry, use their flying skills to fight the enemy around the world during World War I.

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!

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.