Oklahoma Treasure

In 1887, a Texas teenager, Will Merritt, longs to own his own place,but his elder brother will inherit the family ranch, and good landis expensive to buy. Then, an old cowboy who is dying, tells hima tale of gold hidden during the Civil War and shows him a map whereit is located.Will is eager to search for the gold and enlists the aid of his friend,Whitmore Garrett. The gold, however, is located in the Antelope Hillsarea of Indian Territory, present day, Oklahoma. Since it is dangerousfor two people to cross Indian Territory alone, they sign on to work asdrovers on a cattle drive going from Texas to Dodge City, Kansas.They embark on their journey and encounter many dangers andadventures along the way. Although they question the existence of thegold in the beginning, they continue their search. They soon learn that thesearch was more important than the gold, and not all treasure is yellowand glittery. It might even be a curly-haired girl in a watermelon patch.