The Boy Scouts at the Panama Canal

"The Boy Scouts at the Panama Canal" by John Henry Goldfrap is an adventure story for young readers that follows the Eagle Patrol, a group of Boy Scouts known for their courage and ability to solve problems. These scouts find themselves assisting Lucy Mainwaring, a girl in need, and facing off against the troublemaking Jared Applegate. Set against the impressive Panama Canal, the book highlights themes of bravery, the importance of friendship, and the values of scouting as the boys navigate exciting challenges and comical situations, starting with a car stuck in a ditch and leading to a bigger plot involving secrets and the canal itself.