
By - Lieut. Howard Payson
CHAPTER I - SCOUTS ON THE TRAIL
CHAPTER II - A CRUISE TO THE ISLAND
CHAPTER III - BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE
CHAPTER IV - SAM IN DIRE STRAITS
CHAPTER V - THE BULLY SPRINGS A SURPRISE
CHAPTER VI - AN ISLAND MYSTERY
CHAPTER VII - SOME STRANGE DOINGS
CHAPTER VIII - THE STOLEN UNIFORMS
CHAPTER IX - THE HYDROPLANE QUEERLY RECOVERED
A band of eager Boy Scouts roams the scrub‑covered woods of Long Island, their khaki uniforms and bright “Be Prepared” badges marking them as members of the Eagle Patrol. Led by a confident seventeen‑year‑old patrol leader, they trail a set of clever stone markers left by a mysterious scout, turning a routine trek into a lively game of cat and mouse. Their camaraderie shines through teasing banter and the occasional ribbing, revealing a mix of seasoned runners and fresh‑blood rookies eager to prove themselves.
When the youngsters spot fresh signs of another scout’s passage, they sprint onward, determined to catch up and uncover what lies ahead. Along the way they face the challenges of dense undergrowth, sudden bursts of heat, and the ever‑present need to stay alert. The story promises a spirited blend of outdoor adventure, teamwork, and the thrilling mystery of what the trail will reveal before night falls.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (266K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sean Pobuda. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
Apr 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1917
An English-born journalist turned prolific writer of boys’ adventure fiction, he built a career around fast-moving series stories and a whole lineup of pen names. His books helped feed the early 20th-century appetite for aviation, scouting, and high-energy tales of youthful daring.
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