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The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold

    Clarence Young's The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold is an airship adventure novel.

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    About The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold

    "The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold" by Clarence Young is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This adventure story follows a group of youthful protagonists—Jerry, Ned, and Bob—as they embark on quests filled with excitement, including a search for elusive gold nuggets and encounters with Blackfeet Indians. The tale combines themes of friendship, adventure, and the thrill of discovery, making it appealing to readers who enjoy action-packed narratives. At the start of the book, the three friends are involved in a humorous mishap with their automobile, which sets the tone for their camaraderie. Their adventure begins in earnest when they encounter Jim Nestor, a foreman from their gold mine in Arizona, who has traveled east with a companion to seek help in recovering sixty nuggets of gold hidden in a remote valley. As the boys quickly become embroiled in a town-wide commotion sparked by rumors of gold, they must navigate various challenges, including dealing with rival characters like Noddy Nixon, who adds a layer of tension to their quest for treasure. With their sights set on the exciting possibilities ahead, the boys are eager to embark on another escapade.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Treasure troves, Juvenile fiction
    • Indians of North America, Juvenile fiction
    • Canada, Juvenile fiction
    • Airships, Juvenile fiction
    • Aeronautics, Juvenile fiction
    • Motorboats, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold?

    The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold was written by Clarence Young.

    What genre is The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold?

    It is usually shelved as Airships & Sky Pirates.

    Is The Motor Boys on the Border; Or, Sixty Nuggets of Gold free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky and Dick Hamilton's Airship; Or, A Young Millionaire in the Clouds.

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