Frances of the Ranges; Or, The Old Ranchman's Treasure

By Amy Bell Marlowe

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

On a Texas ranch, a daring young woman confronts a fearsome beast and unravels family secrets tied to a hidden treasure.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction

Released

2010-04-03

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Summary

"Frances of the Ranges; Or, The Old Ranchman's Treasure" by Amy Bell Marlowe is an early 20th-century story about Frances Rugley, a courageous young woman on a vast Texas ranch, full of exciting adventures such as facing a mountain lion, working on the ranch, and understanding her dad, who used to be a Texas Ranger; after hearing a mountain lion, Frances fearlessly rescues a young man, showing how brave and skilled she is. As Frances juggles ranch duties with her dreams for a more refined life, the mystery around her father's treasure chest, linked to his past as a Ranger, hints at upcoming conflicts and truths.