02579cam a22003253u 4500 15055 UtSlPG 20260610133343.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919 The Free Rangers: A Story of the Early Days Along the Mississippi Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "The free rangers," while an independent story in itself, continues the fortunes of the two boys and their comrades who were the central characters in "The young trailers," "The forest runners," "The keepers of the trail," and "The eyes of the woods." Release date is 2005-02-14 Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.(www.pgdp.net) "The Free Rangers: A Story of the Early Days Along the Mississippi" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story chronicles the adventures of a group of young frontiersmen as they navigate the challenges and dangers of the untamed wilderness along the Mississippi River. The main characters include Shif'less Sol, a resourceful and cunning woodsman, and his companions, Henry Ware, Tom Ross, and Paul Cotter, who each bring their unique skills to the group. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Shif'less Sol, a young man deeply connected to the natural world and living in harmony with the wilderness. As he traverses the forest, he is actively preparing for an adventure linked to a larger purpose. Soon, he is joined by other young men who share a brave spirit and commitment to their mission, which is hinted to be a substantial undertaking against threats to their settlements. The opening sets the stage for a tale filled with exploration, camaraderie, and impending conflict, as the boys plan to confront both natural challenges and the potential violence posed by their enemies in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mississippi River -- Juvenile fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15055 56443 56443