The Boy Scouts' Victory

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The Boy Scouts' Victory

by George Durston

EN·~3 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

THE BOY SCOUTS’ VICTORY

0:01

CHAPTER I THE CALL OF HOME

18:16

CHAPTER II AN IMPRESSED SOLDIER

19:13

CHAPTER III ONLY A STOKER

19:17

CHAPTER IV A STRUGGLE IN THE SEA

15:59

CHAPTER V INTO SERVICE

15:32

CHAPTER VI A LETTER HOME

15:41

CHAPTER VII A BIT OF ROMANCE

20:40

CHAPTER VIII HAPPINESS FOR HELEN

19:40

CHAPTER IX VISIONS

19:02
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Description

A trio of young cadets at a bustling military academy wrestles with the pull of home and the weight of duty. Nickell‑Wheelerson, a determined English lad, is eager to return to his family amid the turmoil of war, while his Mexican companion Morales and Greek friend Zaidos each grapple with their own pressing obligations abroad. Their banter and camaraderie reveal personal stakes that echo the larger conflict surrounding them, from distant battlefields to looming family crises.

The story captures the restless energy of adolescence set against the harsh rhythms of military life. As letters arrive and secrets surface, the boys confront the uneasy balance between loyalty to their comrades and the yearning to answer calls from home. Their conversations hint at deeper sacrifices and the uncertain paths that lie ahead, inviting listeners into a vivid portrait of friendship, honor, and the first steps toward adulthood in a world on the brink of change.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (212K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: The Saalfield Publishing Company, 1921.

Credits

Stephen Hutcheson, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Dec 10, 2021

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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George Durston

Best known for adventure stories published under male pen names, this American writer also produced poetry and outdoor pieces that reached a wide readership. Her career offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century popular fiction and publishing.

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