
Four spirited Boy Scouts set out on a modest sailboat, their khaki uniforms bright against the choppy November waters. As the wind grows fierce, they trade jokes, share weather warnings, and keep a watchful eye on the shoreline, each boy taking turns at the helm and the sheets. Their easy banter masks the urgency of a looming storm that could turn their simple outing into a trial of skill and teamwork.
Beyond the bay, the boys are drawn toward Mexico, where Uncle Mark’s cattle ranch hangs in the balance amid the unrest of rebels and regular troops. The promise of warm weather and a chance to help the family’s affairs adds a layer of purpose to their voyage. Listeners will be carried along with the Scouts’ youthful determination as they navigate both the elements and the first hints of a conflict that lies ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (330K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, David K. Park and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2011-04-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1917
Best known for fast-paced boys' adventure series about aviators, scouts, and wireless operators, this prolific writer helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction. He also worked as a journalist and used several pen names, leaving behind a surprisingly varied career in a short life.
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