McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas) 1871-1951 creator Anderson, Frederic A. 1894-1950 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On the Border with Andrew Jackson" by John T. McIntyre is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the tumultuous period of the War of 1812 and the conflicts with Native American tribes in the American South, particularly the Creeks. The narrative follows two young men, Jack Davis and Frank Lawrence, along with their Cherokee companion Running Elk, as they navigate through hostile territory and encounter significant figures like Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader seeking to unite tribes against white settlers. The opening of the book introduces Jack, Frank, and Running Elk in the late autumn of 1812 as they ride through the wilderness of the Muscogee country, intent on camping by a stream but soon realizing they are not alone. As they detect the signs of a Native American camp nearby, their sense of danger escalates, showcasing the tension and uncertainty of the borderlands where they travel. The boys engage in exploration, gathering intelligence about the redstick Creeks and their potential uprising, foreshadowing the conflict that will soon escalate into violence. With vivid descriptions, the stage is set for imminent confrontations, hinting at both the adventure and peril that await them as they navigate the volatile landscape of American expansion and Native resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-11-24 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) Originally published: United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1915 Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Juvenile fiction Alabama -- Juvenile fiction PZ United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1915 https://archive.org/details/onborderswithand00mcin/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66807 https://archive.org/details/onborderswithand00mcin/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66807 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134536.0 66807