Boy Scouts in California; or, The Flag on the Cliff by G. Harvey Ralphson

"Boy Scouts in California; or, The Flag on the Cliff" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of Boy Scouts from New York City, particularly focusing on characters Jimmie McGraw and Ned Nestor, as they embark on exciting explorations in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The narrative hints at themes of camaraderie, mystery, and the thrill of adventure, appealing to young readers with a passion for exploration and scouting. At the start of the novel, the Boy Scouts are enjoying a camping trip in the Sierra Nevada, excitedly cooking breakfast when they discover that someone has mysteriously stolen their food during the night. Jimmie and Frank summon their clubmates after realizing they are missing several loaves of bread and other provisions. As they puzzle over the theft, the boys encounter a mysterious voice warning them to "beat it," while the story unfolds with intrigue about the relationships among the boys and implications of danger in the wilderness. The opening sets the stage for both their outdoor adventures and the unfolding mystery regarding the survival of their provisions and newfound challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey), 1879-1940
Title Boy Scouts in California; or, The Flag on the Cliff
Credits Stephen Hutcheson, Noah May and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject California -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 65418
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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