02791cam a22004333u 4500 1239 UtSlPG 20260610133042.0 m cr n 260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Grey, Zane, 1872-1939 The Spirit of the Border: A Romance of the Early Settlers in the Ohio Valley Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1998 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit_of_the_Border Release date is 1998-03-01 This etext was prepared by Bruce Metcalf of Chattanooga, TN "The Spirit of the Border: A Romance of the Early Settlers in the Ohio Valley" by Zane Grey is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores the tumultuous lives of early settlers in the Ohio Valley, highlighting their adventures, struggles, and interactions with Native Americans. The narrative is grounded in the historical context provided by a long-lost journal of Colonel Ebenezer Zane, a prominent figure among the hunter-pioneers whose life shaped the settlement of this wild frontier. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the main characters, Joe and Nell, two young people who are on the verge of embarking on an uncertain journey into the wilderness. As they stand at the gateway of the West, their budding romance unfolds amid the backdrop of a new and rugged life that awaits them. While the two discuss their feelings, a tension develops with Nell suggesting Joe should abandon his adventurous spirit to join them in their mission to help her uncle. The opening sets the stage for a tale filled with love, adventure, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier, hinting at the turbulent events that may soon challenge their lives and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Biographical fiction Women pioneers -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Zane, Betty -- Fiction Wetzel, Lewis, 1763-1808 -- Fiction Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815 -- Fiction Scouting (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction Fort Henry (W. Va.) -- Fiction Ohio River Valley -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/bwb_P8-BLX-264 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1239 43355 43355