| Author |
Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919 |
| Title |
The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River"
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
"The riflemen of the Ohio", while a complete story in itself, continues the fortunes of ... the central characters in "The young trailers", "The forest runners", and "The free rangers."
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along 'The Beautiful River'" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the experiences of Henry Ware and his companions as they navigate the dangers of the Ohio River while transporting supplies for settlers in the wake of conflicts with Native American tribes. The narrative captures the tension between the advancing settlers and the indigenous peoples, emphasizing the challenges faced by pioneers in a still wild and perilous landscape. At the start of the book, the fleet of boats carrying supplies enters the majestic Ohio River, prompting reflections among the main characters, including Henry Ware and Paul Cotter, who anticipate the threats posed by local tribes such as the Shawnees and Wyandots. While Henry takes on the heavy responsibility of keeping watch for dangers during their journey, Paul expresses a sense of hope about the expedition's success. The opening section escalates with the group's first encounter with the wilderness' ominous silence, signifying that unseen challenges lie ahead. After Henry and a small hunting party encounter hostile Indians, Henry is captured but remains resolute, displaying bravery and a keen awareness of his surroundings, which sets the tone for his character's development throughout the narrative. (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 |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Ohio River -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25998 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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