02171cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000057001122450029001692640051001983000047002493360026002963370026003223380036003485000031003845080057004155201188004725340045016606530023017056530036017286530051017648560042018151078UtSlPG20260610133040.0mcr n260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAltsheler, Joseph A.q(Joseph Alexander),d1862-191914aThe Scouts of the Valley 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1997  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1997-10-01  aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger  a"The Scouts of the Valley" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting a time of exploration and tension between the early American settlers and Native Americans. The narrative primarily follows a young frontiersman named Henry Ware, who embodies the spirit of adventure and survival in the wilderness. As he navigates through the dangers of the Ohio Valley, the story explores themes of conflict, loyalty, and the perseverance of the human spirit.  The opening of the novel immerses readers in the rugged landscape as Henry paddles his canoe up a river, showcasing his keen instincts and resilience. The calmness of the waters quickly shifts when he encounters a contingent of Indian warriors, led by the formidable chief Timmendiquas. This encounter sets the stage for a broader conflict between various tribes and settlers, hinting at the impending dangers that await. As the story unfolds, Henry transitions from a solitary hunter to a central figure in a precarious struggle involving lost comrades and alliances, driving home the challenges faced in a land rife with both wonder and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aWyoming Valley (Pa.) -- Fiction  aChemung River Valley (N.Y. and Pa.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1078