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The Saddle Boys on the Plains Or After a Treasure of Gold
CHAPTER I STARTING FOR CHERRY BLOSSOM MINE
CHAPTER II THE SUDDEN ALARM
CHAPTER III A VISITOR FROM THE SKIES
CHAPTER IV THE MYSTERY OF THE PACKET
CHAPTER V IN SEARCH OF GAME
CHAPTER VI SURPRISING FRANK
CHAPTER VII CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP
CHAPTER VIII THE SILENCE AT CHERRY BLOSSOM
CHAPTER IX A THREATENING STORM
Frank Heminway and his new friend Bob Archer are two eager young cowboys from the bustling Circle Ranch in Arizona. When they set out for the distant Cherry Blossom Mine, they hope to help smooth out a problem with the gold operation and maybe uncover the legendary treasure that has haunted the plains for generations. Their ride across the open prairie, with trusty horses Buckskin and Domino, gives listeners a vivid taste of the dusty trails, towering mountains, and the camaraderie that defines the frontier.
Soon a sudden alarm on the horizon pulls them into a mystery: a strange packet appears, a storm brews, and whispers of thieves chasing the same glittering prize begin to surface. Along the way they encounter a daring rescue, a near‑miss on a cliff, and the first signs of a hidden danger that could set the entire range ablaze. The first act builds tension and spirit, promising more daring chases, clever wit, and the timeless allure of a Western treasure hunt.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (232K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Cupples & Leon Company, 1913.
Credits
Bob Taylor, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2023-05-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Behind this rugged pen name was a house pseudonym tied to classic boys’ adventure fiction. The name is best known for The Saddle Boys books, brisk western tales published in the 1910s.
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