The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters; Or, The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Hollow

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22644

Title

The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters; Or, The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Hollow

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en

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Project Gutenberg

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A thrilling adventure following Glen Mason, a troubled boy at a reform school, who escapes to join a group of scouts. Together, they uncover a legendary lost treasure, confront dangerous criminals, and ultimately find redemption through loyalty and courage.

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In *The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters; Or, The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Hollow* by Charles Henry Lerrigo, wayward boy Glen Mason faces a pivotal moment at the State Industrial School for Boys. After earning a rare chance to visit town, Glen is tempted to run away but is instead captured by a criminal gang led by the sinister J. Jervice. The gang intends to rob a bank, and while Glen is initially tempted by the promise of wealth, he resists and is tied up. His friend Matt Burton, hiding in a tree, witnesses the kidnapping and later aids in Glen's rescue. The Boy Scouts, including Apple, Chick-chick, and Jolly Bill, track the gang to Buffalo Lake. There, they discover a cave containing a hidden treasure of bonds and securities stolen by Indians years prior. With the assistance of Sheriff Newton and Mr. Spencer, the scouts and authorities recover the loot, exposing the gang's crimes. Glen's bravery and profound transformation impress the school board, leading to his parole. He returns home to his grateful family and secures work on a farm. The story concludes with Glen reuniting with his scout friends at a new camp named Camp Mason. This celebration marks his journey from a potential runaway to a reformed hero who discovered that true treasure lies in friendship and honor. The narrative emphasizes themes of redemption, loyalty, and the moral strength found within the Scout oath, illustrating how Glen overcomes his past misdeeds to become a responsible and courageous young man.

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• Adventure
• Fiction