02690cam a22003253u 4500 20208 UtSlPG 20260610133452.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey), 1879-1940 Boy Scouts in the Philippines; Or, The Key to the Treaty Box Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-29 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Boy Scouts in the Philippines; Or, The Key to the Treaty Box" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a fictional adventure tale written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of Boy Scouts, particularly Ned Nestor and his friends Frank Shaw, Jimmie McGraw, and Jack Bosworth, as they embark on a secret mission in the Philippines under Major John Ross of the U.S. Secret Service. Their objective involves uncovering a treasonous plot against American interests in the region, setting the stage for excitement and intrigue. The opening of the book introduces us to the boys aboard the United States army transport "Union", nearing their destination in the Philippines. As they anticipate their arrival, they engage in playful banter, establishing their camaraderie and excitement about the upcoming adventures. However, the tone shifts as they learn that their trip is not just recreational; they are tasked with aiding in a covert investigation surrounding an alleged conspiracy. As they disembark, the boys encounter a sense of foreboding when they discover that Lieutenant Rowe, who is supposed to provide them with further instructions, has gone missing under suspicious circumstances, suggesting darker forces at play as they navigate both the tropical landscape and the political tension in the islands. The stakes are high, and the stage is set for a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction Philippines -- Juvenile fiction United States. Secret Service -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20208 61493 61493