Excerpt from Dave Porter at Star Ranch "Dave Porter at Star Ranch" is a complete tale in itself, but forms the sixth volume in a line issued under the general title of "Dave Porter Series." In the first book of the series, called "Dave Porter at Oak Hall," the reader was introduced to a typical American lad of to-day, and was likewise shown the workings of a modern boarding school - a little world in itself. There was a cloud over Dave's parentage, and to solve the mystery he took a long sea voyage, as related in the second volume, called "Dave Porter in the South Seas." Then he came back to Oak Hall, to help win several important games, as the readers of "Dave Porter's Return to School" already know. So far, although Dave had heard of his father, he had not met his parent. He resolved to go on a hunt for the one who was so dear to him, and what that led to was related in "Dave Porter in the Far North." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Edward L. Stratemeyer (October 4, 1862 - May 10, 1930) was an American publisher, writer of children's fiction, and founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1,300 books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies. He also created many well-known fictional book series for juveniles, including The Rover Boys, The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew series, many of which sold millions of copies and are still in publication today. On Stratemeyer's legacy, Fortune wrote: "As oil had its Rockefeller, literature had its Stratemeyer."

It has been an especial pleasure for me to write this book. During the past summer I covered about seven thousand miles of our great western country, and I have seen many of the places herein described. I have also been touched by our warm western hospitality, and have had the added pleasure of meeting some of my young readers face to face.Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to [email protected] book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via [email protected]

Excerpt from Dave Porter in the Gold Fields: Or the Search for the Landslide Mine Dave porter IN the gold fields is a complete story in itself, but forms the tenth volume in a line issued under the general title of Dave Porter Series. The series was begun some years ago by the publication of Dave Porter at Oak Hall, in which my young readers were introduced to a typical American lad at a typical American board ing school. There was at that time a cloud over Dave's parentage, and to clear this away he took a long sea voyage, as related in the next volume, entitled Dave Porter in the South Seas. Then he came back to school, as told of in Dave Porter's Return to School, in which he gave one of the local bullies a much-needed lesson. During a vacation Dave journeyed to Norway, as related in Dave Porter in the Far North, and then came back to Oak Hall, to win various honors, as recorded in Dave Porter and His Classmates. Then came an opportunity to visit the West, and how our hero did this is set down in the book called Dave Porter at Star Ranch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

"Why, Dave, what are you going to do with that revolver?" "Phil and Roger and I are going to do some target shooting back of the barn," answered Dave Porter. "If we are going to try ranch life, we want to know how to shoot." "Oh! Well, do be careful!" pleaded Laura Porter, as she glanced affectionately at her brother. "A revolver is such a dangerous thing!" "We know how to handle one. Phil has been painting a big door to represent a black bear, and we are going to see if we can do as well with a revolver as we did with the rifle." "Do you expect to shoot bears on the ranch? I didn't see any when I was out there." "We don't expect to see them around the house, but there must be plenty of game in the mountains." "Oh, I presume that's true. But I shouldn't want to hunt bears-I'd be afraid," and Laura gave a little shiver. "Girls weren't meant to be hunters," answered Dave, laughing. "But I shouldn't consider the outing complete unless I went on at least one big hunt-and I know Phil and Roger feel the same way about it." "Hello, Dave!" cried a voice from an open doorway, and a handsome lad with dark curly hair showed himself. "Coming?" "Yes, Roger. Where is Phil?" "Gone to the field with his wooden bear." Roger Morr looked at his chum's sister. "Want to come along and try your luck?" he questioned. "A fine box of fudge to the one making the most bull's-eyes-I mean bear's-eyes."

In 'Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret', Edward Stratemeyer takes readers on a thrilling adventure set in the American West. The book follows the young protagonist, Dave Porter, as he navigates the challenges and mysteries of Star Ranch, combining elements of traditional Westerns with a coming-of-age story. Stratemeyer's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the story suitable for readers of all ages. The book is a classic example of Stratemeyer's ability to blend adventure, morality, and character development in a captivating narrative. Set against the backdrop of the Wild West, the story offers a glimpse into the rugged life of cowboys and the values they uphold. Fans of Western literature will appreciate the attention to detail and historical accuracy present in Stratemeyer's writing, making 'Dave Porter at Star Ranch' a timeless and enjoyable read. Edward Stratemeyer's deep understanding of the American frontier and his passion for storytelling shine through in this captivating novel, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the genre.

In Edward Stratemeyer's book, 'Dave Porter and His Double; Or, The Disappearance of the Basswood Fortune,' readers are taken on a thrilling journey filled with mystery and adventure. Written in the style of early 20th-century juvenile fiction, this book follows the protagonist, Dave Porter, as he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance. With its engaging plot and vivid descriptions, this book showcases Stratemeyer's talent for storytelling within the context of a classic adventure tale. Readers will be captivated by the twists and turns of the narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and mystery novels. Edward Stratemeyer, known for creating popular book series such as the 'Hardy Boys' and 'Nancy Drew,' brings his expertise in crafting entertaining and suspenseful stories to 'Dave Porter and His Double.' Drawing from his experience in writing juvenile fiction, Stratemeyer delivers a tale that is sure to captivate readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting and well-written adventure story that will keep them on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.