The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted
by OpenStories
Original author: W. Crispin Sheppard
"The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted" by W. Crispin Sheppard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of Bob Somers and his friends from the Rambler Club as they travel to Canada's Northwest Territories, where they intend to meet their friend Jed Warren, a member of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. However, their plans are quickly disrupted by the mysterious disappearance of Jed, leading the young adventurers into thrilling escapades as they become involved in the workings of the police and uncover the truth surrounding their friend. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sergeant Jarvis Erskine and Teddy Banes, a half-breed scout, who are concerned about the unexplained absence of Jed Warren. As the narrative unfolds, the Rambler Club boys arrive at the police barracks, eager to connect with their friend, only to find he is missing under suspicious circumstances. A mix of humor and tension arises as they insist on getting involved in the investigation themselves, determined to clear Jed’s name against accusations of desertion. Their journey is set against a backdrop of natural beauty and danger, as it becomes clear that the path ahead will not just be an ordinary camping trip.
The Rambler Club with the Northwest Mounted, by W. Crispin Sheppard. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #68995.
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27 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter435 words
- 2.Chapter I: At the Barracks2,038 words
- 3.Chapter II: “where Is Jed Warren?”2,535 words
- 4.Chapter III: Teddy Banes1,559 words
- 5.Chapter IV: In the Saddle2,139 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Indian Village2,333 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Billy Ashe1,798 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The First Camp2,235 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Stampede1,796 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Larry Has a Plan1,339 words
- 11.Chapter X: Fool’s Castle1,516 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Rider1,265 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Tom Follows1,948 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Smugglers1,618 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Larry’s Courage1,743 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Captured1,672 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Loaded Wagon1,617 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Whole Crowd1,512 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Asking Questions1,458 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Bob Rides Alone2,472 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Ranch-House2,481 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Lost1,816 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: A Cry for Help1,220 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Billy Ashe Is Disappointed1,672 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: The Prisoner2,883 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Everybody Happy598 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Facing the Sergeant1,658 words