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The Pony Rider Boys in Texas - OR - The Veiled Riddle of the Plains - By FRANK GEE PATCHIN - Author of The Pony Rider Boys in The Rockies, Etc. - Illustrated
PHILADELPHIA HENRY ALTEMUS COMPANY Copyright, 1910 by Howard E. Altemus
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The Pony Rider Boys in Texas
CHAPTER I - IN THE LAND OF THE COWBOY
CHAPTER II - THE PONY RIDERS JOIN THE OUTFIT
CHAPTER III - PUTTING THE COWS TO BED
CHAPTER IV - THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP
CHAPTER V - CUTTING OUT THE HERD
Tad Butler and Ned Rector, two spirited boys fresh from their Rocky Mountain adventures, arrive in San Diego, Texas, just as the Fourth of July fireworks explode into a chaotic chorus of guns and cheers. The town’s bustling streets and the sudden rush of wild cowboys set the stage for the boys’ next big undertaking—a massive cattle drive that will carry a herd of Mexican cattle northward across the open plains. Guided by the seasoned Professor Zeppelin and a colorful crew of ranch hands, the Pony Rider Boys must quickly learn the rhythms of the trail, from tending restless herds to navigating the dusty camps that spring up each night.
As the drive pushes deeper into the Texas frontier, the boys encounter storm‑tossed rivers, sudden stampedes, and a puzzling mystery that drifts across the prairie like a whispered secret. Their courage and quick thinking are tested at every turn, forging new friendships and proving that youthful grit can stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with seasoned cowpokes. The story blends lively action with the timeless spirit of the open West, inviting listeners to ride along with the Pony Rider Boys as they chase adventure across an ever‑changing landscape.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Series
The Pony Rider Boys, number 2
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1861–1925
A hugely prolific writer of boys’ adventure fiction, he turned out fast-moving series stories filled with travel, danger, and teamwork. Best remembered for titles like the Pony Rider Boys and Battleship Boys books, he helped shape early 20th-century popular reading for young readers.
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