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Three spirited youths—Jim, Tom, and their narrator—set out across the high plains of the Southwest, their restless ponies kicking up dust as they race toward a solitary pine marking the finish line. Guided by the seasoned Captain Graves, whose own frontier stories echo through the canyon walls, the boys blend youthful rivalry with a shared sense of daring. Their camaraderie and the crisp, open air of the Colorado River valley frame a lively opening that captures the raw energy of the American West.
Soon the trio reaches the rim of the Grand Canyon, where whispers of a long‑lost treasure stir their imaginations. Alongside the captain’s seasoned counsel, they encounter rugged terrain, hidden trails, and the lingering presence of the land’s original peoples. The promise of hidden riches and the challenges of the canyon set the stage for a classic quest, inviting listeners to follow their spirited trek into the heart of the frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (260K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-07-20
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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