
A train pulls into the tiny Red River Valley station, spilling out a lively troupe of the Overland Riders—determined women, a seasoned forester, and a cheeky newcomer named Hippy Wingate, who juggles a mischievous bull pup and a battered suitcase. Their arrival draws a crowd of curious locals, and a brief, comic exchange with a lanky, Mackinaw‑clad boy sets the tone for the light‑hearted banter that runs through the party as they unload ponies and sort supplies.
Now poised on the edge of the massive Minnesota woods, the group must decide how to reach the elusive guide Joe Shafto, whose absence leaves them navigating a maze of rumors and half‑promised directions. With the wilderness looming, friendships are tested, plans go awry, and the promise of rugged adventure beckons. Listeners will be swept into the camaraderie, the humor, and the anticipation of what lies beyond the treeline.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K 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
2007-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1931
Best known for lively girls' adventure stories, this early 20th-century writer published many popular series under several pen names. Her books followed brave, energetic heroines through school, travel, and outdoor exploits, helping define a generation of juvenile fiction.
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