| Author |
Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919 |
| Title |
The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Volume 5 in the French and Indian War series by Altsheler.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Leah Moser and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book is set during the tumultuous period of the French and Indian War, and follows the adventures of its central character, Robert Lennox, as he navigates the dangers of the wilderness and encounters various Native American tribes and French forces. At the start of the story, Robert Lennox is portrayed as a youth keenly aware of his surroundings while evading pursuers in a vibrant, yet perilous, forest setting. As he takes a moment to rest by a tranquil stream, he observes the beauty of nature, which soothes his worn spirit. The tension quickly escalates when he senses the presence of hostile forces nearby, leading him to rely on both his instincts and the guidance of a blue bird, which he sees as a symbol of hope and warning. As he maneuvers through the woods, he contemplates his friends, Willet and Tayoga, and the precariousness of his situation, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and the deep connections between comrades amidst the backdrop of a larger conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11961 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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