Published in 1868, 'Frank at Don Carlos' Rancho' by Harry Castlemon is a juvenile adventure novel set in California. The story follows cousins Frank Nelson and Archie Winters as they navigate thrilling challenges, including horse thieves and a grizzly bear named Old Davy. Initially bored at their uncle's rancho, the boys soon find themselves embroiled in a series of exciting misadventures that test their courage and camaraderie against the backdrop of the rugged Rocky Mountains.
