| The Riflemen of the Ohio, a Story of Early Days Along "The Beautiful River" Contributor(s): Altsheler, Joseph a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1473332850 ISBN-13: 9781473332850 Publisher: Classic Western Fiction Library OUR PRICE: $24.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Westerns - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.01 lbs) 362 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Topical - Country/Cowboy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "The Riflemen of the Ohio" is a historical children's novel by American author Joseph A. Altsheler, first published in 1910. Set during the American Revolution, it follows the exciting adventures of Henry Ware and his band of faithful friends. This book is highly recommended for children with an interest in the American Old West, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. 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. |