02266cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500860014826400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038449000340042050000310045450800280048552012230051353400450173665300370178165300450181883000340186385600430189746920UtSlPG20260610134058.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aPatchin, Frank Gee,d1861-192514aThe Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge; or, A Lucky Find in the Carolina Mountains 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe Pony Rider Boys, number 9  aRelease date is 2014-09-21  aProduced by Ann Boulais  a"The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge; or, A Lucky Find in the Carolina Mountains" by Frank Gee Patchin is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It features a group of young boys, known as the Pony Rider Boys, embarking on an exploration in the picturesque yet unpredictable landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, accompanied by their guide, Chops. The book sets the stage for their adventures filled with humor, camaraderie, and potential dangers, as they navigate the trials of the wilderness.  At the start of the story, the Pony Rider Boys are setting up their camp in Smoky Pass, exchanging banter and showcasing their spirited personalities. Tad Butler, the leader, demonstrates his skills in tent pitching, while the others, including the comical Chunky, provide comic relief. The initial lightheartedness quickly gives way as the boys prepare for a storm, with Tad predicting trouble ahead. The narrative introduces Chops, their somewhat lazy guide, who contributes to the camp's comedic dynamic. Tension builds as the storm approaches, foreshadowing the challenges the boys will face, culminating in a flood that tests their bravery and teamwork. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHorsemanship -- Juvenile fiction  aBlue Ridge Mountains -- Juvenile fiction 0aThe Pony Rider Boys, number 940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46920