Publisher's Synopsis
""Comrades of the Saddle or The Young Rough Riders of the Plains"" by Frank V. Webster is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the story of a group of young boys who live on the American frontier. The boys are passionate about horses and dream of becoming skilled riders. When they discover that a group of bandits is terrorizing the local ranches, they decide to take matters into their own hands and form a vigilante group called the ""Young Rough Riders."" As they set out on their mission to stop the bandits, the boys face numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous terrain, hostile wildlife, and the ruthless criminals themselves. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and teamwork, and develop a deep bond of friendship that will last a lifetime. ""Comrades of the Saddle"" is a classic tale of adventure and heroism that will captivate readers of all ages. With vivid descriptions of the American West and its inhabitants, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, when the frontier was still wild and untamed. Whether you are a fan of westerns, coming-of-age stories, or simply enjoy a good adventure, this book is sure to delight and inspire.1910. Frank V. Webster is another Stratemeyer Syndicate pseudonym. His style is reminiscent of Horatio Alger, Jr., where the hero is typically a a poor boy and/or orphan, who must fend for himself; is thwarted along the way by evil adults or other boys conspiring against him, but ultimately overcomes these obstacles to realize the American dream of success. Comrades of the Saddle begins: Twilight was settling on the land. The forms of trees and houses loomed big and black, their sharp outlines suggesting fanciful forms to the minds of two boys hurrying along the road which like a ribbon wound in and out among the low hills surrounding the town of Bramley, in southwestern Ohio. As the darkness increased lights began to twinkle from the windows of the distant farmhouses. We�������re later than usual, Tom, said the larger of the two boys. I hope we�������ll get home before father does.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
