Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of the "Dave Porter Series," which follows the adventures of a young American boy named Dave Porter. The narrative focuses on his various exploits as he spends a summer vacation on a ranch in the Far West, where he encounters both thrilling adventures and rivalries. The opening portion introduces us to Dave Porter and his friends as they prepare for target practice with revolvers before heading to Star Ranch. Concerned about the dangers of gun use, Dave’s sister Laura shows her apprehension, while Dave and his chums express excitement at the prospect of ranch life, including hunting adventures. However, trouble swiftly arises when Dave accidentally shoots toward a road where Mr. Aaron Poole, a notorious money-lender with a grudge against Dave, is passing by. This incident ignites a potential conflict that may jeopardize Dave's upcoming trip to the ranch, setting the stage for the challenges and confrontations ahead.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret
- Author credits: Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction
- Ranch life -- Juvenile fiction
- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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