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100 1 _aAltsheler, Joseph A.
_q(Joseph Alexander),
_d1862-1919
245 1 4 _aThe Scouts of the Valley
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-10-01
508 _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aWyoming Valley (Pa.) -- Fiction
653 _aChemung River Valley (N.Y. and Pa.) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1078
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