The Motor Boys in Mexico; Or, The Secret of the Buried City

"The Motor Boys in Mexico; Or, The Secret of the Buried City" by Clarence Young is an adventure story about three boys named Ned, Bob, and Jerry who live in a mining camp in Arizona and find themselves on a thrilling trip to Mexico, full of perils and laughs in the early 20th century. After rescuing Professor Uriah Snodgrass from an abandoned mine shaft, they hear a tale about a hidden city in Mexico that might hold great riches. The boys jump in their car to see if they can find it, but they have to watch out for their old enemy, Noddy Nixon, who is following them! The beginning of the book sets up the exciting and funny tone of the journey as it hints what problems they will face.