The cross-country and return journey in 1910, of two resourceful boys, ages ten and six, traveling by horseback and by "new fangled" automobile.

The cross-country and return journey in 1910, of two resourceful boys, ages ten and six, traveling by horseback and by "new fangled" automobile.

Story of two young boys in 1910 who rode horseback across the USA from OK to NYC alone. They bought a car to make the return trip.

The amazing true story of the Abernathy Boys. In 1909 they rode alone from their father's ranch in Oklahoma Territory to Santa Fe and back. They were aged 8 and 5. In 1910 they rode from Oklahoma to New York to meet their father's friend, Teddy Roosevelt, and rode down Fifth Avenue with the ex-President while millions cheered them on. In 1911 they rode from New York to San Francisco in the remarkable time of 62 days. This beautifully well-written and immensely exciting book was written by one of the Abernathy family members.

Reviews 1,400 books for children chosen as the best published during the years 1966-1972.

Chronicles the history of the 101 Ranch and discusses how the ranch's traveling show embodied the spirit of the American frontier.