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The Boy Scouts of the Geological Survey

By Robert Shaler
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A troop of Boy Scouts and their friends apply outdoor skills, fieldcraft, and nascent scientific methods to assist with a boundary dispute and a farmer's hopes of discovering mineral deposits. Episodes include trapping and account-keeping, night watches and a nocturnal intruder, cliff-side encounters, camp life, and amateur surveying and detective work. Through practical projects, teamwork, and steady labor the youths map and examine the land, resolve local mysteries, and demonstrate how organized scouting techniques can produce useful survey results.

About the Author

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Robert Shaler

Robert Shaler was an American author known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly in the genre of adventure stories featuring the Boy Scouts. His works often emphasize themes of teamwork, bravery, and civic responsibility, reflecting the values of the Boy Scouts movement. Among his notable titles are "The Boy Scouts and the Prize Pennant" and "The Boy Scouts as Forest Fire Fighters," which showcase the Scouts' involvement in various community and outdoor activities. Shaler's stories not only entertain young readers but also aim to instill a sense of duty and moral character.

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