The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky
1908
The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky
1908
Adventure, American Literature
The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky is a historical novel by Joseph A. Altsheler, first published in 1908. The story follows two young boys, Paul Cotter and Henry Ware, as they navigate the dangers of the Kentucky wilderness during conflicts with Native American tribes. Their adventure involves delivering gunpowder to a settlement while facing physical challenges and threats, including capture by Shawnee warriors. This novel is notable for its depiction of frontier life and the growth of its characters amidst the backdrop of early American history.
