
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.
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
2021-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known as the name on a lively early-1900s Boy Scouts adventure series, this byline carries a strong mix of action, travel, and patriotic excitement. The books were written for young readers who liked fast plots, teamwork, and outdoor daring.
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