The Young Trailers, a Story of early Kentucky - Altsheler Joseph A.

"The Young Trailers, a Story of early Kentucky" is a historical novel for children set in the American Old West by Joseph A. Altsheler, first published in 1907. The story is set to the backdrop of American Revolution and follows the adventures of a young boy, Henry, during his emigration from Virginia to Kentucky. The first novel in Altsheler's "The Young Trailers Series", it is a interesting adventure story set in an exciting chapter of American history. Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862 - 1919) was an American journalist, editor and author famous for his of popular historical fiction aimed at children. Altsheler wrote a total of fifty-one novels during his life, as well as over fifty short stories. Other notable works by this author include: "The Sun of Saratoga, a romance of Burgoyne's surrender" (1897) and "In Circling Camps, a romance of the Civil War" (1900). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.

EAN: 9781473332881