Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret

"Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy's Secret" by Edward Stratemeyer is a tale from the "Dave Porter Series" that thrusts a young boy into a Western adventure filled with excitement and potential danger. We are introduced to Dave Porter, an American youth eager to spend his summer vacation at Star Ranch with his buddies, where they anticipate engaging in thrilling activities such as hunting. However, the initial excitement takes a concerning turn when Dave unintentionally fires his revolver toward a road where Mr. Aaron Poole, a disliked money-lender harboring resentment toward Dave, happens to be passing. This accident creates immediate tension for Dave, putting a cloud over his planned ranch vacation and suggesting a confrontation between Dave and Poole. The author establishes the premise for Dave's forthcoming ranch adventure, marked by both the appeal of the Western setting and the shadow of an escalating dispute.