Under Canvas; or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost

"Under Canvas; or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost" by Captain Alan Douglas, is a story where a group of Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts, guided by Elmer Chenowith, venture out for a nut-gathering trip with a spooky twist. The boys are excited to explore the Cartaret estate, which has a reputation for being haunted. The group of friends journey toward their destination, filled with anticipation and a bit of fear about the rumored ghosts, as they eagerly anticipate finding the nut grove near the old Cartaret place. Along their way, the boys’ personalities shine through while the adventure takes shape, complete with a runaway horse and some local roughnecks, all while the mystery of the Cartaret Ghost promises exciting and suspenseful challenges.