The X Bar X boys at the round-up

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The X Bar X boys at the round-up

by James Cody Ferris

EN·~4 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
1

CHAPTER I - The Pack

11:07
2

CHAPTER II - Rescue

11:38
3

CHAPTER III - Roy’s Knife

11:18
4

CHAPTER IV - Overheard

10:58
5

CHAPTER V - Hortense Runs Wild

11:25
6

CHAPTER VI - Mr. Peterson’s Forfeit

8:29
7

CHAPTER VII - Pop Waxes Wroth

8:57
8

CHAPTER VIII - Something Queer

10:15
9

CHAPTER IX - The Wild Horse

8:24
10

CHAPTER X - Roy’s Rope

7:43

Description

Two energetic brothers, Roy and Teddy Manley, spend their mornings mending fences and patrolling the dusty plains of a rugged Colorado ranch. Their routine is interrupted by a lone rider streaking across the horizon, sparking a mix of curiosity and suspicion as the pair wonder what business the stranger has with their herd at the height of round‑up season. With a blend of humor and rugged determination, the boys juggle broken wire, stubborn horses, and the ever‑present challenge of keeping their cattle safe from the unexpected.

As the day wears on, the Manleys hear news of the Lefton brothers—two sharp‑tongued youths from Iowa who claim they can move a thousand head of cattle for a hefty price. Roy is wary of the outsiders, while Teddy is drawn to the mystery of their motives, setting the stage for a lively negotiation that could alter the ranch’s fortunes. The story captures the camaraderie, wit, and restless spirit of life on the open range, inviting listeners into a world where every sunrise brings a new adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (233K characters)

Release date

2025-08-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JC

James Cody Ferris

Best known as the name on the X Bar X Boys adventures, this was a house pseudonym rather than a single biographical person. The books delivered fast-moving Western stories for young readers during the heyday of the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

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