Publisher's Synopsis
The Rider of the King Log: A Romance of the Northeast Border is a historical novel written by American author Holman Day and published in 1919. The story is set in the early 18th century during the French and Indian War, which took place in the northeastern region of North America. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Richard Garland, who is sent on a mission by the British government to deliver an important message to the commander of a fort on the border. Along the way, he encounters various dangers and obstacles, including hostile Native American tribes and French soldiers. He is aided in his journey by a mysterious and beautiful woman named La Belle, who has her own reasons for helping him. As Richard and La Belle travel together, they develop a deep bond and must navigate their feelings for each other amidst the chaos of war. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of colonialism.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.
