The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz

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The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz

by Frank Fowler

EN·~5 hours

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A tight‑knit band of daring youths roams the Mexican highlands, their friendship forged through countless escapades along the border. When they spot a convoy of horsemen near the rail line that links Pachuca with Mexico City, the boys recognize the unmistakable signs of a bandit raid—Zapatista rebels intent on seizing a bullion‑laden train. Their leader, the quick‑witted Billie, debates the risks with his companions, weighing the safety of civilians against the lure of adventure.

Determined to thwart the robbery, the group sketches a bold, if reckless, plan that involves a hidden goat trail, a river crossing, and a surprise attack from the shadows. Their youthful bravado clashes with the harsh reality of confronting a dozen armed outlaws, setting the stage for a tense showdown that tests both their courage and their loyalty to one another. Listeners will be drawn into the rugged landscape, the crackling suspense, and the spirited resolve of these broncho riders as they race against time to protect the innocent.

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Full title

The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (301K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Suzan Flanagan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-10-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frank Fowler

Frank Fowler

An English-born journalist, poet, and novelist, he built a literary life between London and colonial Australia, turning sharp observation and travel into lively fiction and essays. His work captures both the bustle of the press and the feel of nineteenth-century society.

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