The Hunters of the Hills a Story of the Great French and Indian War (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417915002)

""The Hunters of the Hills"" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical fiction novel set during the Great French and Indian War. The story follows a group of young frontiersmen, led by the brave and cunning Henry Ware, as they fight against the French and their Native American allies in the wilderness of America. The novel is filled with adventure, action, and suspense as the hunters face dangerous enemies, treacherous terrain, and unexpected challenges. Along the way, they form alliances with other frontiersmen and Native Americans, and develop a deep respect for each other's cultures and traditions. The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life on the frontier during a pivotal moment in American history, and offers a thrilling and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and adventure.1926. Writer of juvenile fiction and adult romance/adventure stories, Altsheler's serial works cover the French-Indian War, the American Revolution, the Texan War for Independence, the Civil War, the settlement of the west, and World War I. In all, he wrote nearly fifty books and countless short stories for magazines. The Hunters of the Hills is the first book in the French-Indian War series. It is a wonderful adventure story, with Robert Lennox, Tayoga and their older partner Dave Willet, a guide and hunter. The lives of the three, their interaction with the tribes, and the description of life in the forests of upstate New York are told with detail and a historical accuracy that makes it easy to understand how this conflict set the stage for America's decision to strike out on its own independent course. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Joseph A. Altsheler
ISBN-10: 1417915005
ISBN-13: 9781417915002
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2004
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 8.36h x 5.82w x 0.90d