The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek; Or, Fighting the Sheep Herders by Willard F. Baker
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"The Boy Ranchers at Spur Creek; Or, Fighting the Sheep Herders" by Willard F. Baker is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventurous tale revolves around three young boys, Bud Merkel and his cousins Nort and Dick Shannon, as they navigate challenges associated with ranch life, particularly the looming threat of sheep herders encroaching on their land. With its excitement centered on the clash between cattlemen and sheepmen, the
story captures the essence of rivalry in the American West." "At the start of the story, the boys return to the Diamond X ranch with the mail, only to be quickly drawn into a tense situation when their father, Mr. Merkel, receives alarming news about sheep herders poised to invade the newly opened lands around Spur Creek. Shortly after this revelation, a robbery occurs, resulting in the theft of critical property papers from Mr. Merkel's safe. The boys—along with experienced cowboys—decide to take action not only to recover the stolen documents but also to prepare for an imminent showdown with the sheep herders, setting the stage for a gripping confrontation that intertwines themes of bravery, loyalty, and territorial conflict in the wild west." (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 at Spur Creek; Or, Fighting the Sheep Herders |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Ranches -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sheep ranchers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27095 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 438 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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