Author: Joseph A. Altsheler Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 9359394114 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 196
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In the heart of the untamed American wilderness, where the echoes of distant thunder reverberate through towering trees and unseen creatures roam, lies a tale of bravery and adventure that will captivate your imagination. 'The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky' by Joseph A. Altsheler is a mesmerizing odyssey through the uncharted lands of early Kentucky, where danger lurks at every turn. Set against the backdrop of the Great War Trail, a treacherous path carved by Native American tribes, Altsheler weaves a spellbinding narrative that follows a band of intrepid frontiersmen on their quest for survival and freedom. As the pages turn, you'll find yourself immersed in a vivid world of breathtaking landscapes and heart-pounding action. Through his richly drawn characters, such as the courageous and resourceful Henry Ware, a young frontiersman with a fierce determination, and the enigmatic and wise Shif'less Sol, a seasoned woodsman with an uncanny ability to navigate the wilderness, Altsheler breathes life into a cast of unforgettable individuals.
Author: Joseph A. Altsheler Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780365437635 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 372
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Excerpt from The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky Paul stopped now and then to listen. He would have uttered the long forest shout, as a signal to his comrade, but even that was forbidden. Henry had seen signs in the forest that indicated more than once to his infallible eye the presence of roving warriors from the north, and no risk must be taken. But, as usual, it was only the note of the wilderness that came to his ears. He stopped also once or twice, not to listen, but to look at the splendid country, and to think What a great land it would surely be. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Joseph A. Altsheler Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Altsheler was born in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise (née Snoddy) Altsheler. He attended Liberty College in Glasgow, Kentucky, before entering Vanderbilt University. In 1885, he took a job at the Louisville Courier-Journal as a reporter and later worked as an editor. He started working for the New York World in 1892, first as the paper's Hawaiian correspondent and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. Due to a lack of suitable stories, he began writing children's stories for the magazine.
Author: Joseph a 1862-1919 Altsheler Publisher: War College Series ISBN: 9781296483401 Category : Languages : en Pages : 386
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This is a curated and comprehensive collection of the most important works covering matters related to national security, diplomacy, defense, war, strategy, and tactics. The collection spans centuries of thought and experience, and includes the latest analysis of international threats, both conventional and asymmetric. It also includes riveting first person accounts of historic battles and wars.Some of the books in this Series are reproductions of historical works preserved by some of the leading libraries in the world. As with any reproduction of a historical artifact, some of these books contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. We believe these books are essential to this collection and the study of war, and have therefore brought them back into print, despite these imperfections.We hope you enjoy the unmatched breadth and depth of this collection, from the historical to the just-published works.
Author: Joseph A. Altsheler Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781794176065 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 126
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The Young Trailers SeriesThe Young Trailers, a story of early Kentucky (1907)The Forest Runners, a story of the great war trail in early Kentucky (1908)The Keepers of the Trail, a story of the great woods (1916)The Eyes of the Woods, a story of the ancient wilderness (1917)The Free Rangers, a story of the early days along the Mississippi (1909)The Riflemen of the Ohio, a story of early days along "the beautiful river" (1910)The Scouts of the Valley, a story of Wyoming and the Chemung (1911)The Border Watch, a story of the great chief's last stand (1912)Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series: The Civil War Series (8 volumes)The French and Indian War Series (6 volumes)The Gold Series (2 volumes)The Great West Series (2 volumes)The Texan Series (3 volumes)The World War Series (3 volumes)The Young Trailers Series (8 volumes)Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested a reading order for each series (i.e., he numbered the volumes). The remaining nineteen novels can be read in any order. [Note, however, that A Knight of Philadelphia was later expanded through the addition of nineteen chapters and some minor tweaks to become Mr. Altsheler's novel In Hostile Red.]The short stories, of course, can be read in any order. However, some readers might prefer to read them in the order in which they were published. The short story list below is displayed in chronological order with the publication dates shown alongside the titles.Early life and educationAltsheler was born in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise (née Snoddy) Altsheler. He attended Liberty College in Glasgow, Kentucky, before entering Vanderbilt University.CareerIn 1885, he took a job at the Louisville Courier-Journal as a reporter and later worked as an editor. He started working for the New York World in 1892, first as the paper's Hawaiian correspondent and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. Due to a lack of suitable stories, he began writing children's stories for the magazine.Personal lifeAltsheler married Sarah Boles on May 30, 1888; they had one son, Sidney.Altsheler and his family were in Germany in 1914 when World War I began, and they were forced to remain in Germany for a time. The hardships the Altshelers endured in returning to the U.S. damaged Altsheler's health and rendered him a semi-invalid until his death. Upon returning to the U.S., he wrote The World War Series of books based on his ordeal.DeathAltsheler died in New York City on June 5, 1919, aged 57; his obituary appeared in The Evening World, on June 6, 1919. His widow, Sarah, died 30 years later. Both are buried at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.