The Treasure Trail: A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine

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The Treasure Trail: A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine

by Marah Ellis Ryan

EN·~9 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:19
2

The Treasure Trail

0:01
3

CHAPTER I - KIT AND THE GIRL OF THE LARK CALL

20:36
4

CHAPTER II - THE RED GOLD LEGEND

59:48
5

CHAPTER III - A VERIFIED PROPHECY OF SEÑORITA BILLIE

17:13
6

CHAPTER IV - IN THE ADOBE OF PEDRO VIJIL

9:44
7

CHAPTER V - AN “ADIOS”––AND AFTER

24:52
8

CHAPTER VI - A DEAD MAN UNDER THE COTTONWOODS

26:34
9

CHAPTER VII - IN THE PROVINCE OF ALTAR

25:49
10

CHAPTER VIII - THE SLAVE TRAIL

12:54

Description

A wandering horseman finds himself tangled in the lively world of a Mexican rancho, where the sun‑baked adobe walls echo with songs, laughter, and the occasional mysterious voice from a barred window. Amid the clang of axes and the scent of pepper vines, he meets an enigmatic young woman who teases him with riddles and a desperate plea for rescue, all while the desert’s birds sing their own secretive calls.

Their banter quickly turns into a reluctant partnership as rumors of a hidden “treasure trail” surface, promising gold and adventure beyond the horizon. Together they must navigate the rugged terrain, clash with local outlaws, and decode cryptic clues, all while a tentative romance flickers between the rugged rider and the spirited girl.

The story blends humor, cultural color, and a touch of danger, inviting listeners to follow a trail where bravery, wit, and unexpected affection become the true riches of the journey.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (558K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-08-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Marah Ellis Ryan

Marah Ellis Ryan

1866–1934

A popular novelist of the American West, she also worked as an actress and became known for writing about Native American life after time spent among the Hopi. Her books blend frontier drama, romance, and a strong sense of place.

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