| Author |
Patchin, Frank Gee, 1861-1925 |
| Title |
The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska; Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass
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| Series Title |
The Pony Rider Boys, number 12
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska; Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass" by Frank Gee Patchin is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young boys, known as the Pony Rider Boys, as they embark on a thrilling journey to Alaska in search of adventure and fortune. The narrative hints at themes of exploration, friendship, and the perils associated with the quest for gold. At the start of the story, the Pony Rider Boys are aboard the steamer "Corsair," heading through the enchanting waters of Alaska. The protagonist, Tad Butler, learns about a group of mysterious prospectors known as the Gold Diggers of Taku Pass, which intrigues him and sets the stage for their adventure. The opening chapters establish an atmosphere of excitement and uncertainty as they navigate the complexities of the people they encounter, including the skittish Gold Diggers, while also foreshadowing potential danger and conflict that lies ahead in their quest for exploration and possibly gold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Alaska -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Horsemanship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30588 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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