The Campers Out; Or, The Right Path and the Wrong

A group of schoolboys run away to go camping, but their harmless plan quickly turns into a series of misadventures. Rain, hunger, a menacing dog and inhospitable encounters drive them into a barn and then into the surrounding wilderness, where separation and navigational mistakes expose them to swampy ground and night hazards. At the same time, a plotted scheme by other youths complicates matters, leading to searches, confrontations with hunters, a treebound escape, and a desperate race for survival. The story concludes with rescues and explanations that underscore lessons about courage, judgment, and returning to the right course.