Dick and Dr. Dan; Or, the boy monster hunters of the Bad Lands

"Dick and Dr. Dan; Or, the Boy Monster Hunters of the Bad Lands" by C. Little is an early 1900s adventure story about two young boys, Dick Darrell and Charley Nicholson, working for a museum's paleontology department, who find themselves on a thrilling expedition to Wyoming's Bad Lands to investigate reports of a prehistoric monster. From deciphering cryptic telegrams to facing wild Plesiosaurus and vile villains like Martin Mudd while navigating dangerous terrain, Dick and his friends are thrust into constant danger. As they follow clues and try to discover the truth about the monster, they also become entwined in the affairs of a girl named Clara Eglinton, whose life is threatened by a sinister plot. Their journey transforms into a gripping tale of courage, mystery, and youthful determination.