Ted Strong's Motor Car
by OpenStories
Original author: Edward C. Taylor
"Ted Strong's Motor Car" by Edward C. Taylor is a work of juvenile fiction written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of Ted Strong and his friends at Moon Valley Ranch, where they engage in humorous escapades involving animals, particularly a mischievous pet pig named Oof, and humorous interactions between the characters. The unfolding events promise action, camaraderie, and a good dose of laughter. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Ted Strong and his companions at the ranch as they discuss the antics of Oof the pig, who has been devouring their friend Carl's cabbages. The lively banter between the boys showcases their personalities and the playful dynamics of their friendships. As they joke about the pig’s cleverness, the stage is set for both lighthearted fun and potential mischief that may unfold in their rustic lives. Ted's leadership and caring nature towards his friends and Lilian, a girl who also interacts with them, hints at the romantic elements intertwined within their adventures, further enriching the story's narrative.
Ted Strong's Motor Car, by Edward C. Taylor. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #13717.
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36 Chapters
- 1.Chapter 1: Talking About Smart Hogs!2,769 words
- 2.Chapter II: Bud's Bad Bronchos2,464 words
- 3.Chapter III: Stella Goes to the "rent Rag."2,395 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Trouble Is Started2,598 words
- 5.Chapter V: Shots From the Dark2,258 words
- 6.Chapter VI: The "flying Demons'" Message2,100 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Song Shoots a Wolf2,327 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Battle with the Bull2,569 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Ted Gets an Assignment2,073 words
- 10.Chapter X: A Visitor in the Night2,350 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Ted Strong Has a Theory2,201 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Aloft After a Prisoner3,511 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Anonymous Letter2,298 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Abandoned Motor Car2,493 words
- 15.Chapter XV: The Lodging-House Battle2,474 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: The Man in the Yellow Car2,388 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Murder in the Haunted House2,254 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Stella Adopts a Brother2,317 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: Ezra, the Life-Saving Goat2,731 words
- 20.Chapter XX: The Counterfeit Bank Note2,305 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: A Crime Within a Crime2,420 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Ted in the Toils1,793 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: Stella Imitates Santa Claus1,647 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Ted Holds a Profitable Bag1,868 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: The Magpie Pony2,159 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: "vamose!"2,434 words
- 27.Chapter XXVII: The Great Chiquita2,449 words
- 28.Chapter XXVIII: Ted's Great Victory2,220 words
- 29.Chapter XXIX: Kit Makes a Capture2,302 words
- 30.Chapter XXX: Kit's Troublesome Prisoner2,205 words
- 31.Chapter XXXI: Stella a Captive2,188 words
- 32.Chapter XXXII: A Hole in the Herd2,323 words
- 33.Chapter XXXIII: Little Dick in Trouble2,422 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIV: A Message From Stella2,379 words
- 35.Chapter XXXV: "hole in the Wall."2,416 words
- 36.Chapter XXXVI: The Altered Brand2,888 words