OR
The Mystery of Rattlesnake Mountain
By GEORGE A. WARREN
AUTHOR OF "THE BANNER BOY SCOUTS," "THE MUSKET BOYS OF OLD BOSTON," "THE MUSKET BOYS UNDER WASHINGTON," ETC.
ILLUSTRATED
THE SAALFIELD PUBLISHING CO.
AKRON, OHIO NEW YORK
MADE IN U. S. A.
Copyright, 1912, by Cupples & Leon Company
| CHAPTER | PAGE | |
| I | The Open Door | [1] |
| II | The Mystery of the Tin Box | [11] |
| III | Breaking Up the Scouts' Meeting | [22] |
| IV | Catching a Tartar | [35] |
| V | Getting Ready for the Great "Hike" | [46] |
| VI | On Guard | [55] |
| VII | "Be Prepared!" | [66] |
| VIII | Repulsing the Enemy | [76] |
| IX | Returning Good for Evil | [87] |
| X | Off on the Long Tour | [98] |
| XI | The Coming of the Circus Caravan | [107] |
| XII | A Camp by the Roadside | [118] |
| XIII | When the Moon Went Down | [127] |
| XIV | The Chase | [138] |
| XV | Left in the Lurch | [147] |
| XVI | At the Foot of Rattlesnake Mountain | [155] |
| XVII | Joe Declines to Tell | [164] |
| XVIII | A Close Call | [173] |
| XIX | Indian Picture Writing | [184] |
| XX | Camp Surprise | [193] |
| XXI | The Light of the Mountain | [202] |
| XXII | The Night Alarm | [211] |
| XXIII | What the Eyes of a Scout May See | [219] |
| XXIV | The Strangest Fishing Ever Known | [230] |
| XXV | Paul Lays Down His Burden | [239] |
| XXVI | The Sucker-Hole | [247] |
| XXVII | Gathering Clouds | [256] |
| XXVIII | The Great Storm | [264] |
| XXIX | A Panic-Stricken Crowd | [272] |
| XXX | The Underground Refuge | [280] |
| XXXI | The Boy Scouts as Explorers | [286] |
| XXXII | The Tin Box Again | [293] |
| XXXIII | What Paul Found—Conclusion | [302] |
PREFACE
Dear Boys:
While this volume is complete in itself, it forms a second link in the chain of books issued under the general title, "The Banner Boy Scouts Series." You will, no doubt, be glad to find most of the old favorites on parade once more; and perhaps make the acquaintance of several new characters who figure in these pages.
In the preceding volume, "The Banner Boy Scouts; or, The Struggle for Leadership," I endeavored to interest my readers in an account of the numerous trials and adventures that befell Paul and his chums when forming the first Red Fox Patrol. You will remember how the mystery of the disappearing coins continued to puzzle Paul and Jack almost up to the very conclusion of the story. And doubtless you were also ready to admit that, hard pressed by jealous rivals at home, as well as forced to compete with two neighboring troops who longed to possess the prize banner, the Stanhope scouts certainly did have a warm time of it, right up to the close of the tournament.
The wonderful way in which they carried off first honors at that same competition certainly ought to inspire all Boy Scouts to emulate their example, and never be satisfied with half-hearted efforts. I sincerely hope and trust the stirring happenings that fall to the lot of Paul and his chums, as related between the covers of the present volume, may give every reader the same amount of pleasure that I have experienced in writing them.
Cordially yours,
George A. Warren.