Boy Scouts on Motorcycles; Or, With the Flying Squadron

A handful of American Boy Scouts find themselves far from the familiar streets of New York, camped in a crumbling waterfront house on the edge of the Gulf of Pechili. Jimmie, Jack, Ned, and Frank trade jokes while watching junks drift past, their imaginations turning the modest room into a makeshift headquarters. The exotic Chinese landscape—rivers, bustling ports, and the distant promise of Peking—offers both wonder and a touch of unease for the young adventurers.

They've been recruited by a mysterious Secret Service operative for a covert assignment, but the messenger never arrives, leaving the boys to fend for themselves in an unfamiliar culture. Their limited Mandarin and the cryptic assistance of a local vendor add a layer of humor and tension as they try to piece together clues. With their spirits high and loyalty to each other unwavering, they set out to uncover what lies behind the delayed orders.