
Three restless youths—Adrian, the quick‑witted ranch heir, Billie, the sharpshooter with a grin as wide as the moon, and their steadfast friend Donald—have earned the nickname the Broncho Rider Boys after a year of riding hard across the western frontier. In the opening scene they test their aim on the Rio Grande, watching a silver dollar splash into the water while bantering about lost money and upcoming plans. Their easy camaraderie hides a deeper purpose: they are about to link up with the Texas Rangers for a daring raid on the border’s smuggling routes.
Together they dive into a mule hunt through the chaparral, a wild chase that leads them into a dangerous mission against bandits hiding in a Mexican kitchen and a hidden cave. As the Rangers and the boys close in on the smugglers, they must balance loyalty, clever strategy, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal. The story promises fast‑paced action, vivid desert landscapes, and a mystery that keeps the listeners on edge.
Full title
The Broncho Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers Or, The Capture of the Smugglers on the Rio Grande
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-04-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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