The Campaign of the Jungle; Or, Under Lawton through Luzon

"The Campaign of the Jungle; Or, Under Lawton through Luzon" by Edward Stratemeyer is a historical adventure that throws readers into the late 1800s during American military operations in the Philippines. The story follows the Russell brothers, Larry and Ben, as they deal with war, tragedy, and growing up. At the start, Larry and Ben argue about military service and their shared responsibility. Ben, who is recovering from a gunshot injury, wants to go back to his group. Larry thinks about their past adventures and a criminal named Braxton Bogg. As they discuss the situation, they are thrown into both military and family problems and the book follows their expeditions commanded by General Lawton. Bravery, brotherhood, and the difficult facts of war are some of the things the story focuses on as the brothers travel through the jungles of Luzon.