The Forest Runners, a Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781473332898)

First published in 1908, "The Forest Runners, a Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky" is a historical novel for children written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The second novel in "The Young Trailers Series" is an exciting tale of adventure and daring-do in the American Old West, making it perfect for children with an interest in history. Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862 - 1919) was an American journalist, editor and author famous for his of popular historical fiction aimed at children. Altsheler wrote a total of fifty-one novels during his life, as well as over fifty short stories. Other notable works by this author include: "The Sun of Saratoga, a romance of Burgoyne's surrender" (1897) and "In Circling Camps, a romance of the Civil War" (1900). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

Author: Joseph a. Altsheler
ISBN-10: 1473332893
ISBN-13: 9781473332898
Publisher: Classic Western Fiction Library
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2016
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.65d