The Broncho Rider Boys on the Wyoming Trail
by OpenStories
Original author: Frank Fowler
"The Broncho Rider Boys on the Wyoming Trail" by Frank Fowler is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three young riders—Adrian Sherwood, Donald Mackay, and Billie Winkle—who are journeying from the Arizona border into the Wyoming cattle country. As they make their way along the trail, they encounter challenges and unexpected adventures that highlight their camaraderie and resourcefulness, notably dealing with the trials of bronco riding and the thrill of the Wild West. The opening of the book introduces the trio as they conclude a lengthy ride across the rugged terrain, preparing to reach the Bar-S Ranch. During their travels, they demonstrate their unique personalities, including Billie's struggles with his weight and his stubbornness to master bronco riding. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures as they camp, dine, and joke together, hinting at the coming excitement when they find themselves untangling a series of mysterious events involving cattle rustlers. This opening portion effectively establishes the characters' relationships, the challenges they face, and foreshadows the thrilling escapades awaiting them on the Wyoming trail.
The Broncho Rider Boys on the Wyoming Trail, by Frank Fowler. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #39578.
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30 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Along the Wyoming Trail1,819 words
- 2.Chapter II: The Strange Actions of Jupiter1,946 words
- 3.Chapter III: The First News of the Bar-S Ranch1,923 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Night Alarm1,885 words
- 5.Chapter V: The Stampede1,884 words
- 6.Chapter VI: To Stand by a Chum1,859 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Following the Cattle Rustlers1,904 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Corral in Bittersweet Coulie1,776 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Ready to Act1,951 words
- 10.Chapter X: Clever Work1,893 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Laying Plans1,861 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Driving the Stampeded Stock Home1,905 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Adrian Hires More Help1,963 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Lame Pilgrim on the Trail1,996 words
- 15.Chapter XV: Face to Face at the Corral1,965 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: A Threatening Storm1,987 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Adrian Takes the Reins1,989 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The Sheep and the Goats2,025 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: Billie Has Suspicions1,996 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Almost Caught1,922 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Mr. Thomas Is Amused1,927 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Safe in the Corral1,993 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: To Have and to Hold1,871 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Treachery1,935 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: Adrian Makes a Stand2,002 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: A Bold Proposal1,901 words
- 27.Chapter XXVII: Trapped1,915 words
- 28.Chapter XXVIII: Counting the Minutes1,982 words
- 29.Chapter XXIX: The Coming of the Rustlers1,450 words
- 30.Chapter XXX: When the Sheriff Came--Conclusion2,736 words