Joseph Alexander Altsheler war ein amerikanischer Zeitungsreporter, Redakteur und Autor beliebter historischer Jugendromane. Sein umfangreiches Werk umfasst zahlreiche Romane und Kurzgeschichten, die das Publikum oft durch fesselnde Erzählungen in dramatische historische Epochen eintauchen lassen. Durch seine sieben Hauptserien, darunter Werke über den Bürgerkrieg und den Franzosen- und Indianerkrieg, schilderte er meisterhaft die Abenteuer und Herausforderungen junger Protagonisten. Altshelers Stil zeichnet sich durch seine Zugänglichkeit und seine Fähigkeit aus, Leser in die Vergangenheit zu entführen und ihr Verständnis historischer Ereignisse zu vertiefen.
Set against the backdrop of the Great Sioux War, the story follows Dick Howard, a young soldier grappling with loyalty and bravery amid escalating tensions between Native Americans and white settlers. As he witnesses the brutal realities of war and its devastating impact, themes of love, grief, and redemption emerge. The narrative promises to engage readers with its emotional depth and the moral complexities faced by Dick and his fellow soldiers.
Set against the backdrop of the Old New York Border, this story explores the lives of rugged frontiersmen and their encounters with nature and Native American tribes. It delves into themes of survival, adventure, and the clash of cultures during a pivotal time in American history. The reprint preserves the original narrative, offering readers a glimpse into the past and the challenges faced by those who lived on the edge of civilization.
The Hunters of the Hills: A Story of the French and Indian War The Shadow of the North: A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign The Rulers of the Lakes: A Story of George and Champlain The Masters of the Peaks: A Story of the Great North Woods The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border The Sun of Quebec: A Story of a Great Crisis
This series includes three novels about the First World War written by Joseph A. Altsheler who witnessed the described events himself: The Guns of Europe The Forest of Swords: A Story of Paris and the Marne The Hosts of the Air: The Story of a Quest in the Great War Joseph Alexander Altsheler was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series: The Civil War Series, The French and Indian War Series, The Gold Series, The Great West Series, The Texan Series, The World War Series, The Young Trailers Series.
A novelization of the life of a successful newspaper journalist, Guthrie, who navigates the cutthroat world of journalism in the late nineteenth century while grappling with personal and romantic challenges.
Follow the adventures of a young Kentuckian and his friends as they join in the war against the British and their Native American allies during the War of 1812. A thrilling historical novel rich in detail and action.