
A lively carriage rattles across the prairie, its passengers a kaleidoscope of personalities: a mischievous boy with yellow curls, a quick‑witted young woman, a weary mother, and the dignified Sir Redmond, who tries to keep order amid the chaos. As dark clouds gather and a sudden storm erupts, the cramped wagon becomes a hub of banter, cravings for chicken and fireworks, and the tense humor that only a close‑knit family can share.
The storm’s sudden fury throws the group into a frantic scramble, testing their patience and resourcefulness. Horses strain, wheels jam with clinging adobe, and the characters must work together to keep the journey moving toward the remote town of Dobe Flat. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of the prairie’s wild weather, the opening sets a tone of rugged camaraderie and gentle comedy, inviting listeners to step into a world where love, laughter, and a touch of danger ride side by side.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (183K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Starr, and David Widger
Release date
1999-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1940
One of the early stars of the Western novel, this prolific storyteller helped shape the genre with fast-moving tales of ranch life, humor, and frontier adventure. Writing under the pen name B. M. Bower, she built a wide readership with books like the popular Flying U series.
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