02295cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122450073001472640051002203000047002713360026003183370026003443380036003704900034004065000031004405080029004715201242005005340045017426530040017876530037018278300034018648560042018989990017019406067UtSlPG20260610133147.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aPatchin, Frank Gee,d1861-192514aThe Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Lost Claim 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe Pony Rider Boys, number 1  aRelease date is 2004-07-01  aProduced by Kent Fielden  a"The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies; Or, The Secret of the Lost Claim" by Frank Gee Patchin is an adventurous novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story follows a group of boys, particularly focusing on Tad Butler, as they engage in thrilling outdoor exploits and horse riding adventures, aimed at exploring the natural beauty and mystery of the Rocky Mountains.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Tad Butler, an aspiring rider with a deep love for ponies, who dreams of owning one. Alongside his wealthy friends Walter Perkins and Chunky, Tad's passion for horses shines, particularly when he impressively rides Walter’s new pony, Jo-Jo. As their camaraderie develops, the group forms a club named the Pony Rider Boys and soon embarks on plans for an adventurous summer trip into the Rockies. However, Tad’s dream of joining them seems jeopardized by his lack of a pony and his responsibilities at home. This opening sets the stage for a tale filled with adventure, friendship, and the spirit of exploration, suggesting that the narrative will blend youthful endeavor with themes of loyalty and ambition as the characters journey into the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRocky Mountains -- Juvenile fiction  aHorsemanship -- Juvenile fiction 0aThe Pony Rider Boys, number 140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6067  c48090d48090