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The Free Rangers A Story Of Early Days Along The Mississippi
The Free Rangers A Story Of Early Days Along The Mississippi
By:Joseph A. Altsheler Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
The Free Rangers: A Story of Early Days Along the Mississippi captures the spirit of adventure and survival in the early wilderness. The novel follows a group of young frontiersmen as they face the challenges of life along the untamed Mississippi River. Their journey is marked by a deep connection to nature, where they navigate the dangers of the wilderness with resourcefulness, bravery, and a shared sense of purpose. The characters demonstrate courage and resourcefulness, and their bonds of camaraderie grow stronger as they prepare for an important mission that involves both natural obstacles and potential conflict with enemies. As the boys embark on their adventure, their interactions with the land and each other enhance their growth and resilience. The narrative enhances the exploration of friendship, survival, and the harsh realities of frontier life. Through their struggles and triumphs, the novel paints a picture of the untamed world of early America, focusing on the spirit of youth and the determination to overcome the dangers of an unknown frontier.
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.
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