"Oh, let me get up. Let me ride him for two minutes, Walter."Walter Perkins brought his pony to a slow stop and glanced down hesitatingly into the pleading blue eyes of the freckle-faced boy at his side."Please! I'll only ride him up to the end of the block and back, and I won't go fast, either. Let me show you how I can ride him," urged Tad Butler, with a note of insistence in his voice."If I thought you wouldn't fall off——""I fall off?" sniffed Tad, contemptuously. "I'd like to see the pony that could bounce me off his back. Huh! Guess I know how to ride better than that. Say, Chunky, remember the time when the men from Texas had those ponies here—brought them here to sell?"Chunky—the third boy of the group—nodded vigorously."And didn't I ride a broncho that never had had a saddle on his back but once in his life? Say, did I get thrown then?"
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In 'The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Lost Claim' by Frank Gee Patchin, readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the rugged terrain of the Rockies with a group of young boys. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, capturing the beauty of the landscapes and the excitement of the boys' exploration. Set in the early 1900s, the novel provides insight into the outdoor adventure genre popular at the time, perfect for readers who enjoy tales of wilderness exploration and camaraderie. Patchin's attention to detail and vivid imagery bring the setting to life, making readers feel as though they are experiencing the adventure alongside the characters. His use of dialogue adds depth to the characters, immersing readers in their relationships and interactions. Frank Gee Patchin's background as a writer of adventure stories for young readers shines through in this thrilling novel, appealing to those who enjoy classic adventure tales and historical fiction. 'The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies' is a must-read for anyone seeking an exciting and immersive outdoor adventure story.
Frank Gee Patchin (1861-1925), was an American author who wrote many series of juvenile fiction books, including The Pony Rider Boys, and The Battleship Boys.
Oh, let me get up. Let me ride him for two minutes, Walter. Walter Perkins brought his pony to a slow stop and glanced down hesitatingly into the pleading blue eyes of the freckle-faced boy at his side. "Please! I'll only ride him up to the end of the block and back, and I won't go fast, either. Let me show you how I can ride him," urged Tad Butler, with a note of insistence in his voice. "If I thought you wouldn't fall off -- "
Frank Gee Patchin (1861-1925), was an American author. His works include: The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies; or, The Secret of the Lost Claim (1909), The Pony Rider Boys in Texas; or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains (1910), The Pony Rider Boys in Montana; or, The Mystery of the Old Custer Trail (1910), The Pony Rider Boys in the Ozarks; or, The Secret of Ruby Mountain (1910), The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali (1910), The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico; or, The End of the Silver Trail (1910), The Battleship Boys at Sea (1910), The Battleship Boys First Step Upward (1911), The Battleship Boys in Foreign Service (1911), The Battleship Boys in the Tropics (1912), The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon; or The Mystery of Bright Angel Gulch (1912).
Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "Boys! B-o-y-s!" There was no response to the imperative summons. Professor Zepplin sat up in his cot, listening intently. Something had awakened him suddenly, but just what he was unable to decide. "Be quiet over there, young men," he admonished, adding in a lower tone, "I'm sure I heard some one moving about."