The Scouts Of The Valley

The Scouts Of The Valley is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. Set during the American Revolution, the book follows the story of a group of young scouts who are tasked with gathering information about the movements of British troops in the Shenandoah Valley.The main character, Henry Ware, is a young frontiersman who joins the scouts after his family is killed by British soldiers. Along with his companions, Paul Cotter and Long Jim, Henry embarks on dangerous missions that take him deep into enemy territory.As the war intensifies, the scouts must use all their skills and cunning to stay alive and complete their missions. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, both friend and foe, and witness the brutal realities of war.The Scouts Of The Valley is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the American Revolution. It is a tale of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice that will appeal to readers of all ages.Henry awoke only once, and that was about half way between midnight and morning, when his senses, never still entirely, even in sleep, warned him that something was at the door. He rose cautiously upon his arm, saw a dark muzzle at the crevice, and behind it a pair of yellow, gleaming eyes. He knew at once that it was a panther, probably living in the swamp and drawn by the food.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.