On the Border with Andrew Jackson by John T. McIntyre

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Author McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951
Illustrator Anderson, Frederic A., 1894-1950
Title On the Border with Andrew Jackson
Original Publication United States: Penn Publishing Company,1915.
Series Title The Buckskin Books
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary "On the Border with Andrew Jackson" by John T. McIntyre is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the tumultuous period of the War of 1812 and the conflicts with Native American tribes in the American South, particularly the Creeks. The narrative follows two young men, Jack Davis and Frank Lawrence, along with their Cherokee companion Running Elk, as they navigate through hostile territory and encounter significant figures like Tecumseh, a prominent Shawnee leader seeking to unite tribes against white settlers. The opening of the book introduces Jack, Frank, and Running Elk in the late autumn of 1812 as they ride through the wilderness of the Muscogee country, intent on camping by a stream but soon realizing they are not alone. As they detect the signs of a Native American camp nearby, their sense of danger escalates, showcasing the tension and uncertainty of the borderlands where they travel. The boys engage in exploration, gathering intelligence about the redstick Creeks and their potential uprising, foreshadowing the conflict that will soon escalate into violence. With vivid descriptions, the stage is set for imminent confrontations, hinting at both the adventure and peril that await them as they navigate the volatile landscape of American expansion and Native resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Alabama -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 66807
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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