
Three spirited friends—Nat, Joe, and Ding‑dong—have earned the nickname “Motor Rangers” after a series of daring escapades in Lower California. Fresh from a successful hunt for a stolen lumber operation and a brush with a hidden gold mine, they now turn their attention to the rugged Sierras. Their trusty automobile, a generous gift from a grateful lumber magnate, is packed with rifles, fishing rods, camping gear, and a few quirky inventions that promise comfort on the road.
The adventure begins with a comical mishap: a punctured tire on a wind‑swept canyon road tests the boys’ patience and ingenuity. As they labor to fix the flat, their banter reveals a blend of bravado and good‑natured rivalry, setting the tone for a journey that mixes practical challenges with the thrill of exploring uncharted mountain passes. Along the way, they aim to prove that a motor vehicle can rival a horse for hunting, fishing, and sheer wilderness travel, all while forging deeper bonds in the shadow of towering peaks.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (269K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-10-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1917
Best known for fast-paced boys' adventure series about aviators, scouts, and wireless operators, this prolific writer helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction. He also worked as a journalist and used several pen names, leaving behind a surprisingly varied career in a short life.
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