The Masters of the Peaks: A Story of the Great North Woods
1918
The Masters of the Peaks: A Story of the Great North Woods
1918
Adventure, American Literature, Novels
The Masters of the Peaks: A Story of the Great North Woods, written by Joseph A. Altsheler and first published in 1918, is a juvenile fiction novel set during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The story follows Robert Lennox, Tayoga, a young Onondaga warrior, and David Willet as they navigate the treacherous wilderness of the Great North Woods on a scouting mission. The novel explores themes of survival, camaraderie, and the beauty and dangers of nature, highlighting the challenges faced by the characters amidst the conflict between French and Native American forces.
