
Thousands of hopeful settlers line the Oklahoma border in April 1889, eyes fixed on the signal that will unleash a frantic rush for the promised homesteads. Among them are young Alec Simpson and his spirited twin sisters, Cindy and Mindy, who have trekked the rugged Cherokee Trail with their father, Jed. The air crackles with anticipation as wagons, horses, and foot‑soldiers surge forward the moment the starting gun fires, each family eager to stake a claim on the fertile prairie.
The Simpson’s adventure quickly turns uneasy when Mindy vanishes and a dark‑eyed stranger appears, threatening the fragile joy of their new beginning. Relying on Cindy’s quick‑witted tricks and Alec’s daring courage, the siblings set out to rescue their sister and protect their freshly‑won land. Their resourcefulness and bond hint at the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead in the golden Oklahoma frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (151K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1910–1959
Best known for writing vivid outdoor adventures, he brought dogs, wilderness, and young readers together in stories full of loyalty, grit, and heart. His classic novel Big Red became his signature book and helped make him a favorite author for generations of animal-loving readers.
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