The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand

"The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book continues the adventures of young friends Henry Ware and Paul Cotter as they navigate the perils of the early American frontier during the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers. The narrative captures the struggles and excitement of frontier life, highlighting themes of bravery, friendship, and the dramatic tensions of this tumultuous period. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene on a dark, primordial river, where Henry Ware and his companions are quietly observing an ominous fleet of canoes filled with Native American warriors led by the formidable chief Timmendiquas. As the group realizes that a significant movement is unfolding in the valley, they decide to investigate further, propelling themselves into a series of adventures that promise action and danger. The camaraderie among the young frontiersmen is evident, highlighting their skills as scouts and their readiness to face the threats posed by both the natural wilderness and the human conflicts that pervade their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Joseph Alexander Altsheler was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series:The Civil War Series The French and Indian War Series The Gold Series The Great West Series The Texan Series The World War Series The Young Trailers Series