"The Scouts of the Valley" is a classic adventure novel set in the American Old West during the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a young boy named Henry Ware who lives in a small valley in Kentucky. One day, Henry and his friends, Paul and Shif'less Sol, set out on a journey to explore the surrounding wilderness. Their adventure takes them through rugged terrain and dangerous encounters with hostile Native American tribes. As they continue their journey, Henry and his friends face numerous challenges and dangers, including ambushes by enemy tribes, treacherous river crossings, and encounters with dangerous wildlife. They also learn valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and perseverance. As the story progresses, Henry and his companions become embroiled in a conflict between the Native American tribes and the settlers who are encroaching on their lands. How will they navigate this dangerous situation and help bring about a peaceful resolution? Are they going to save themselves? To read this thriller novel, readers should go through this adventure story that offers a glimpse into the rugged and perilous world of the American Old West.
Joseph A. Altsheler was born on April 29, 1862, in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise Altsheler. He was a newspaper reporter, editor, and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He wrote fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Seven of his novels were in sequence. He worked as an editor at the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1885. In 1892, he started to work for New York World and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. He wrote children’s stories due to a lack of suitable stories. On May 30, 1880, Altsheler married Sarah Boles and had a son named Sidney. In 1914, during World War I Altsheler and his family were in Germany and they were forced to remain there. Altsheler died at the age of 57, on June 5, 1919, in New York. His wife, Sarah Boles died after 30 years. Their bodies are buried at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested reading in sequence for each series (that is, he numbered the volumes). You can read the remaining eighteen novels in any order.
