The Boy Scouts of the Signal Corps

The Boy Scouts of the Signal Corps, written by Robert Shaler and first published in 1914, is a children's adventure novel that follows a group of scouts at Pioneer Camp as they learn survival skills and teamwork, particularly in signal communications. The story centers on Hugh Hardin, the leader of the Wolf patrol, and his friends as they engage in competitions and challenges in preparation for a signal corps assignment with the National Guard. This novel emphasizes the values of friendship, bravery, and scoutcraft, making it a notable work in juvenile fiction related to the Boy Scouts of America.