"The Motor Scout: A Story of Adventure in South America" by Herbert Strang is a riveting tale of a young man's courage and growth amidst political turmoil in early 20th-century Peru. Sixteen-year-old Tim O'Hagan's life in the Andean town of San Rosario takes an adventurous turn after a wild motor-bicycle ride with the local governor leads to an ambush by brigands. Initially escaping, Tim's conscience compels him to rescue the governor, forming an unlikely friendship and drawing him into a web of corrupt officials and rebellions. As Tim navigates dangerous schemes that threaten his family and community, he confronts his fears and makes decisions that impact the future of those around him.
The Motor Scout: A Story of Adventure in South America
By Herbert Strang
A spirited youth must navigate daring escapes, rescue missions, and political intrigue as he rides his motor-bicycle headfirst into the heart of a South American rebellion.
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Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947). They specialized in writing adventure stories for boys, both historical and modern-day.
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