Publisher's Synopsis
""The Hunters of the Hills"" is a historical fiction novel by Joseph A. Altsheler, set during the French and Indian War in the mid-18th century. The story follows a group of young frontiersmen led by Henry Ware as they fight against the French and their Native American allies. Ware and his friends are skilled hunters and trackers, and they use their expertise to aid the British army in their battles against the enemy. Along the way, they encounter dangerous wildlife, treacherous terrain, and fierce battles, but they remain steadfast in their mission to defend their homeland. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and historical detail, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the events and people of this pivotal period in American history.1926. Writer of juvenile fiction and adult romance/adventure stories, Altsheler's serial works cover the French-Indian War, the American Revolution, the Texan War for Independence, the Civil War, the settlement of the west, and World War I. In all, he wrote nearly fifty books and countless short stories for magazines. The Hunters of the Hills is the first book in the French-Indian War series. It is a wonderful adventure story, with Robert Lennox, Tayoga and their older partner Dave Willet, a guide and hunter. The lives of the three, their interaction with the tribes, and the description of life in the forests of upstate New York are told with detail and a historical accuracy that makes it easy to understand how this conflict set the stage for America's decision to strike out on its own independent course. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.