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Hi! Yi! Yip! "Woo-o-o-o! Wah! Zut!" "Here we come!" What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punc-tuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human. The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller. From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth. He shaded his eyes with a brown, powerful hand, gazed for an instant toward the approaching cloud of animated and vociferous dust and, turning to a smiling Chinese who stood near, with a pot in his…mehr

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Hi! Yi! Yip! "Woo-o-o-o! Wah! Zut!" "Here we come!" What was coming seemed to be a thunderous cloud of dust, from the midst of which came strange, shrill sounds, punc-tuated with sharp cries, that did not appear to be altogether human. The dust-cloud grew thicker, the thunder sounded louder, and the yells were shriller. From one of a group of dull, red buildings a sun-bronzed man stepped forth. He shaded his eyes with a brown, powerful hand, gazed for an instant toward the approaching cloud of animated and vociferous dust and, turning to a smiling Chinese who stood near, with a pot in his hand, remarked in a slow, musical drawl: "Well Hop Loy, here they are, rip-roarin' an' snortin' from th' round-up!"
Autorenporträt
Frank V. Webster was a prolific American author who wrote over 130 books for young adults, primarily in the genres of adventure and mystery. He was born in 1869 in Illinois and began his writing career in the late 19th century, producing stories for magazines such as "Boys' Life" and "The Saturday Evening Post." Webster's books were popular with young readers and were known for their fast-paced plots, vivid descriptions, and relatable characters. Many of his novels featured young protagonists who embark on exciting adventures and solve mysteries, such as "The Boy from the Ranch" and "The Gun Club Boys of Lakeport." In addition to his fiction writing, Webster was also a prolific journalist and worked for newspapers such as the Chicago Record and the Chicago American. He covered a wide range of topics, including sports, politics, and crime. Webster continued writing until his death in 1925. His books remain popular among young readers and are valued for their timeless themes of courage, perseverance, and friendship.