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Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were... Read Full Overview

Joseph A. Altsheler was well known at the turn of the century for writing historical fiction that focused on action and adventure, frontier life, and war stories based on the Civil War. Altsheler's books have been historically popular among young readers and adults alike.

The Young Trailers is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set in the late 1700s in Kentucky, during the time when the area was still a frontier and the land was being fought over by Native Americans and European settlers. The novel follows... Read Full Overview

The Young Trailers is a novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. It is a historical fiction book that tells the story of a group of young boys who embark on a journey through the wilderness of Kentucky during the French and Indian War. The main character, Henry Ware, leads the group... Read Full Overview

"The Young Trailers" from Joseph Alexander Altsheler. Editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction (1862-1919).

It was a white caravan that looked down from the crest of the mountains upon the green wilderness, called by the Indians, Kain-tuck-ee. The wagons, a score or so in number, were covered with arched canvas, bleached by the rains, and, as they stood there, side by side, they looked... Read Full Overview

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels... Read Full Overview

It was a white caravan that looked down from the crest of the mountains upon the green wilderness, called by the Indians, Kain-tuck-ee. The wagons, a score or so in number, were covered with arched canvas, bleached by the rains, and, as they stood there, side by side, they looked... Read Full Overview

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Young Trailers by Joseph A. Altsheler

Reproduction of the original: The Young Trailers by Joseph A. Altsheler