Frank Gee Patchin's children's fiction adventure novel, The Pony Rider Boys in the Rockies, is about the four adventurous friends, Tad Butler, Walter Perkins, and Stacy "Chunky" Brown, who formed a riding club to look for entertainment only and adventure all over the United States; among them, Walter needs fresh air to improve his health. They planned a trip to the Rockies and experienced many adventures along their route. Their long journeys over mountains, through ancient forests at breakneck speed, and across the burning desert lead them into the wild places of their native land, as well as many strange and exciting experiences.