The Scout Or The Black Riders Of Congaree (1890)

""The Scout: Or The Black Riders Of Congaree"" is a novel written by W. Gilmore Simms in 1890. It is set during the American Revolution and follows the story of a young man named Jasper Western who becomes a scout for the American army. Jasper is tasked with spying on the British troops and reporting back to the American forces. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Kate Barry who is also involved in the war effort. Together, they must navigate the dangerous landscape of the war-torn South and outsmart the ruthless Black Riders, a group of British soldiers who are known for their brutality. The novel is a thrilling adventure story filled with action, romance, and historical detail. It provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of the American Revolution and the people who fought for independence.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.