A MEETING IN THE BARN "All here now, Paul!" "Call the roll, somebody, won't you?" "Keep quiet, fellows, please!" "Shall I strike a match, Paul?" "Not on your life, Bobolink. That crowd of Ted Slavin's is out, looking for us. Somebody must have leaked, or else Ted was tipped off

In his book The Banner Boy Scouts; or, The Struggle for Leadership, George A. Warren delves into the intricate dynamics of adolescent leadership within the context of the Boy Scouts movement. The story follows a group of young boys as they navigate the challenges of leading their troop, learning valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and integrity. Warren's writing style is engaging and educational, perfectly capturing the spirit of adventure and character development that the Boy Scouts represent. Set during the early 20th century, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the time, as well as the ideals of youth empowerment and personal growth. George A. Warren was a prominent figure in the Boy Scouts of America organization, with a deep passion for youth development and outdoor education. His personal experiences and dedication to scouting shine through in the authenticity and depth of the characters and themes in The Banner Boy Scouts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of scouting or the values of leadership and camaraderie. I highly recommend The Banner Boy Scouts; or, The Struggle for Leadership to readers of all ages who enjoy coming-of-age stories and tales of adventure. Warren's insights into the transformative power of leadership and the importance of moral character make this book a timeless classic.

George A. Warren wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.

Knowing that ninety-nine lads out of every hundred love outdoor life above all else, I have taken it upon myself to give you a series of what I hope will prove to be clean, wide-awake, up-to-date stories, founded upon a subject that is interesting our whole nation - the Boy Scouts of America. You know what a hold this movement has taken upon the rising generation of our broad land. There never was anything like it before - there never may be again. At first many people made the mistake of believing that it was simply a new military order, and that boys who joined were to be taught the duties of soldiers, and learned how to fight. They know better now. It is really the greatest movement for Peace ever started. Not only that, but the lads who belong to this vast organization are taught how to be manly, self reliant, brave, courteous, kindly and steadfast.

What are you limping for, Bobolink? "Oh! shucks! I see there's no use trying to hide anything from your sharp eyes, Jack Stormways. Guess I just about walked my feet off today, goin' fishin' with our patrol leader, away over to the Radway River, and about six miles up." "Have any luck, Bobolink?" instantly demanded the third member of the group of three half-grown boys, who were passing after nightfall through some of the partly deserted streets on the outskirts of the thriving town of Stanhope; and whose name it might be stated was Tom Betts. "Well, I should say, yes. Between us we got seven fine bass, and a pickerel. By the way, I caught that pickerel; Paul, he looked after the bass end of the string, and like the bully chap he is divided with me;" and the boy who limped chuckled as he said this, showing that he could appreciate a joke, even when it was on himself.