
When Jim Darlington receives a telegram urging him to head west, he and his brothers Joe and Tom race to catch the steam locomotive “General Denver” bound for San Francisco. The opening scene finds Jim dashing through crowded Pullman cars, revolver at his side, just in time to hop aboard the moving train.
The cramped railcar becomes a micro‑cosm of frontier life, populated by noisy diners, seasoned engineers, and shadowy strangers who hint at trouble ahead. Their quick wit and brotherly banter turn the cramped journey into a series of lively encounters. Beneath the clatter of wheels, a mysterious message from a captured yacht suggests a hidden treasure waiting beyond the mountains.
As the train barrels toward the Pacific, the Darlington boys must balance curiosity with caution, learning that every new horizon brings fresh challenges. Listeners are invited to share the excitement of a classic western adventure as it unfolds step by step.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (271K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-01-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1870
Adventure, treasure hunts, and the wide-open American West drive these fast-moving boys' books. Writing as "Capt. Wyn Roosevelt," this early-20th-century author is best known for the Frontier Boys series.
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