The Mercer Boys on a Treasure Hunt

"The Mercer Boys on a Treasure Hunt" by Capwell Wyckoff is an early 20th-century adventure story about brothers Don and Jim Mercer, who trade baseball for buccaneers when their old history teacher, Professor Scott, enlists them in a hunt for buried treasure tied to a phantom galleon. Their summer break from military school takes a sharp turn when a letter ignites a quest full of piracy, hidden riches, and historical mysteries, especially when they cross paths with their family friend Ned. Along with their pal Terry Mackson, these young adventurers are plunged into danger, encountering a shady character named Sackett, transforming their easy vacation with the professor into a suspenseful treasure hunt filled with puzzles of the past.