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ILLUSTRATIONS
Rodney, the Ranger
CHAPTER I - “YOU––YOU SIMPLETON!”
CHAPTER II - SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE TROUBLES
CHAPTER III - HOW RODNEY AND ANGUS BECAME FRIENDS
CHAPTER IV - RODNEY’S VISIT TO MONTICELLO
CHAPTER V - A PLUNGE INTO THE FOREST
CHAPTER VI - A WILD FLIGHT
CHAPTER VII - LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON
CHAPTER VIII - THE CHIEF WHO DEMANDED THE TRUTH
A spirited teenage ranger named Rodney leads his little sister along a rugged March road, where the chill wind and warm sun set the stage for a lively encounter with a fashionable London youth and his striking companion, Lisbeth. Their banter quickly turns to rivalry as the pair’s horse spooks a massive bull, prompting Rodney to chase after a tossed hat and prove his courage. The chase spirals into a tense sprint between boy, girl, and charging beast, testing Rodney’s quick thinking and daring.
Amid the rolling pastures of colonial Virginia, the story captures the clash of frontier grit and genteel pretensions, painting vivid scenes of horseback pursuits, sharp dialogue, and youthful bravado. Listeners are drawn into a world where honor is measured by daring deeds, and where a simple act of bravery can turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (384K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-08-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1861
A writer of historical adventure for younger readers, he is best remembered for stories that bring the American Revolution to life through action, travel, and battlefield drama. The surviving record is slim, but his books show a clear interest in making early American history vivid and accessible.
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