Boy Scouts on the Open Plains; Or, The Round-Up Not Ordered

Four city‑born Boy Scouts find themselves trekking across the rugged mountains and sprawling deserts of the Southwest, bound for Uncle Job’s cattle ranch far beyond the horizon. Their camped pause on a high ridge offers a breathtaking panorama that feels like a living map, while the boys swap stories and plan the next leg of their journey. The narrative captures the mix of youthful excitement and the raw, open‑plain landscape that tests their resolve.

Leading the patrol is Ned Nestor, an assistant scoutmaster with a knack for tracking and a secret past in government service, whose steady hand keeps the group on course. Beside him, Jimmy McGraw brings street‑wise grit, Jack Bosworth offers unwavering loyalty, and Harry Stevens adds a scholarly eye for wildlife and native histories. Together they confront the challenges of the wilderness, learning the true meaning of teamwork, resourcefulness, and the spirit of scouting.