The Lone Scout, a Tale of the United States Public Health Service

By Edward Champe Carter

Book Overview

The Lone Scout: A Tale of the United States Public Health Service is a novel by Edward Champe Carter, first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who joins the Public Health Service in order to help combat a deadly epidemic in a remote region of the United States. As he travels through the wilderness, Jack encounters various obstacles and dangers, including hostile natives, treacherous terrain, and the deadly disease itself. Along the way, he also forms friendships with other members of the Public Health Service and learns valuable lessons about courage, determination, and the importance of public service. The Lone Scout is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of public health in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163899933
• ISBN13: 9781163899939
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"