02334cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000570011324500500017026400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650801050043752013300054253400450187265300550191785600430197299900170201519477UtSlPG20260610133444.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aAltsheler, Joseph A.q(Joseph Alexander),d1862-191914aThe Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-05  aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)  a"The Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Henry Ware, a spirited fifteen-year-old boy who leads a group of pioneering settlers into the lush yet wild lands of Kentucky. As they embark on this significant journey, they face various challenges and adventures that test their courage, resilience, and camaraderie amid the daunting wilderness.  The opening of the novel sets the stage as the caravan of travelers reaches a mountaintop, gazing down at the prospective valley that they hope to call home. Young Henry, filled with excitement and curiosity, stands beside the experienced woodsman, Tom Ross, who serves as a guide important to their survival. As they descend into the captivating, unbroken forest, Henry’s desire for adventure grows, alongside his instinctive connection to the wilderness. The narrative introduces Henry’s family and friends, establishing a sense of community while hinting at the threats that lurk within the vast unknown—particularly the potential danger from indigenous tribes. The chapter lays the groundwork for a rich tapestry of exploration and personal growth as Henry navigates his new surroundings and the challenges of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKentucky -- History -- To 1792 -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19477  c60859d60859