Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone; Or, The Plot Against Uncle Sam

A patrol of Boy Scouts uncovers and pursues a scheme to sabotage the Gatun Dam in the Canal Zone, embarking on a sequence of investigative and rescue episodes. They confront theft and clandestine raids, follow clues from city clubrooms to jungle camps, and foil attempts involving explosives, ruined temples, and signal fires. Episodes include infiltration, a captive released, a night lost in the jungle, skirmishes, and clever scouting techniques that unmask conspirators and secure crucial locks. The narrative emphasizes practical scouting skills, teamwork, courage under danger, and the methodical unravelling of an organized plot.