The Wilderness Trail

The Wilderness Trail, written by H. Bedford-Jones and first published in 1923, is a historical novel set in the early 19th-century American frontier. It follows John Norton as he encounters Colonel Daniel Boone and navigates the lawlessness and political strife of post-Revolutionary America. The book is notable for its incorporation of real historical figures and its straightforward narrative that intertwines adventure with themes of justice and community. This work marks Bedford-Jones' first historical novel with an American setting and showcases his skill in blending fact with fiction.