The Boy Ranchers on Roaring River; Or, Diamond X and the Chinese Smugglers by Baker
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"The Boy Ranchers on Roaring River; Or, Diamond X and the Chinese Smugglers" by Willard F. Baker is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of a series focusing on young ranchers as they face various challenges and mysteries in the American West. The story centers on three boys—Nort, Dick, and Bud—as they embark on an exciting mission involving smuggling and a mysterious sheep ranch
that raises suspicion. The opening of the book introduces the main characters at their ranch where they have been called for a job. They're soon given a task by Bud’s father, Mr. Merkel, to manage a sheep ranch near Roaring River, amidst the backdrop of rumors concerning smuggling activities in the area. The boys's adventure begins when they overhear suspicious conversations hinting at illegal dealings connected to the arrival of Chinese immigrants. Their excitement escalates upon learning of the shooting of a marshal linked to smugglers, and they quickly set off to uncover the mystery, facing dangers such as a potential cyclone, unexpected enemies, and intrigue as they arrive at their new ranch. The camaraderie among the boys and their swift action in the face of peril sets the stage for a thrilling narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Baker, Willard F. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hastings, Howard L. (Howard Livingston), 1887-1955 |
| Title | The Boy Ranchers on Roaring River; Or, Diamond X and the Chinese Smugglers |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 94.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Smuggling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ranches -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Illegal immigration -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27096 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27096-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 608 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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