The Boy Scouts of the Geological Survey

"The Boy Scouts of the Geological Survey" by Robert Shaler is an early 20th-century adventure about a young man’s journey to protect his family's farm. After his father's death, Ralph Kenyon steps up, balancing farm duties with his passion for the outdoors. He strives to earn money for his mother's health needs through hunting and trapping. Ralph’s life takes an exciting turn when he finds a hidden fortune, coinciding with the arrival of Bill Terrill, who delivers news of a feud threatening Ralph’s land. Facing a challenge from Silas Perkins, a suspicious neighbor, Ralph navigates through mystery and conflict, with his dream of becoming a mining engineer at stake, all while experiencing the camaraderie of his fellow scouts in a tale that weaves together friendship, adventure, and the determined pursuit of achieving what seems impossible.