The Boy Scouts Afoot in France; or, With the Red Cross Corps at the Marne

"The Boy Scouts Afoot in France; or, With the Red Cross Corps at the Marne" by Herbert Carter is an adventure story set during World War I, where four American Boy Scouts named Thad Brewster, Allan Hollister, Bumpus Hawtree, and Giraffe Stedman find themselves amidst the chaos of war-torn Belgium and France. Determined to reunite Bumpus with his mother, who is seeking medical treatment in Paris, the boys embark on a perilous journey filled with excitement and danger. Landing in Antwerp, their plans are immediately complicated by the realities of war and the urgency to travel through German-occupied territories. The narrative follows their thrilling encounters and tests their friendship as they navigate chaotic train stations filled with soldiers and cities preparing for battle, highlighting their courage and commitment to helping one another amidst the challenges of wartime.