The Pony Rider Boys in Montana; Or, The Mystery of the Old Custer Trail

Four adventurous boys and their scholarly companion journey into Montana to explore the old Custer trail and the surrounding ranges. They equip themselves in a frontier town, are recruited for a long sheep drive, and set out on horseback across grazing country and mountains. Along the way they encounter conflicts with rival cattlemen, threats from raiders and displaced Native bands, and natural hazards that test their horsemanship, loyalty, and practical skills. The narrative mixes episodic travel episodes, camp-life detail, and mystery elements as the youths solve problems, help neighbors, and learn self-reliance on the open range.