The Boy Ranchers; Or, Solving the Mystery at Diamond X by Willard F. Baker

"The Boy Ranchers; Or, Solving the Mystery at Diamond X" by Willard F. Baker is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story follows the adventures of Bud Merkel, a sixteen-year-old cowboy, as he navigates life on the Diamond X ranch alongside his cousin, Nort, and his brother, Dick. The narrative involves themes of friendship, the challenges of ranch life, and a hint of mystery surrounding the ranch's cattle and some dubious characters. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Bud and Slim, the foreman of Diamond X ranch, as they ride back to the ranch after a long day spent repairing fences. Their leisurely ride takes a turn when they notice a thin wisp of smoke and overhead commotion at the ranch, leading to a scene of excitement involving Bud's cousins who have just arrived and an unexpected incident involving a bucking pony named Tartar. The brothers find themselves quickly embroiled in the rugged life of ranching, facing potential danger from cattle rustlers while also dealing with the enigmatic presence of a professor who may not be who he seems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Baker, Willard F.
Title The Boy Ranchers; Or, Solving the Mystery at Diamond X
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Ranches -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 27093
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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