The Secret of the Black Butte or The Mysterious Mine: A Tale of the Big Horn is a novel written by William Shattuck and published in 1897. The story is set in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming and follows the adventures of a group of young men who set out to find a mysterious mine hidden in the mountains. The mine is said to contain a vast amount of gold and silver, and the boys are determined to find it and claim it for themselves.As they journey deeper into the mountains, they encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and hostile Native American tribes. Along the way, they also uncover clues that lead them closer to the mine, but they soon realize that they are not the only ones on the hunt for the treasure.The Secret of the Black Butte is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement of the Wild West and the spirit of exploration and adventure. It is a classic tale of bravery, perseverance, and the pursuit of wealth and fortune.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.