Project Gutenberg 1997-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 515 Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) 1862 1919 Altsheler, Joseph Alexander Altsheler, J. A. (Joseph Alexander) The Scouts of the Valley Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Scouts of the Valley" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel set in the late 19th century, reflecting a time of exploration and tension between the early American settlers and Native Americans. The narrative primarily follows a young frontiersman named Henry Ware, who embodies the spirit of adventure and survival in the wilderness. As he navigates through the dangers of the Ohio Valley, the story explores themes of conflict, loyalty, and the perseverance of the human spirit. The opening of the novel immerses readers in the rugged landscape as Henry paddles his canoe up a river, showcasing his keen instincts and resilience. The calmness of the waters quickly shifts when he encounters a contingent of Indian warriors, led by the formidable chief Timmendiquas. This encounter sets the stage for a broader conflict between various tribes and settlers, hinting at the impending dangers that await. As the story unfolds, Henry transitions from a solitary hunter to a central figure in a precarious struggle involving lost comrades and alliances, driving home the challenges faced in a land rife with both wonder and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Wyoming Valley (Pa.) -- Fiction Chemung River Valley (N.Y. and Pa.) -- Fiction PS Text Children's Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 719626 2025-08-01T08:27:25.706465 text/html 735454 2021-01-27T22:48:48 text/html; charset=utf-8 318783 2025-08-01T08:27:34.641404 application/epub+zip 328680 2025-08-01T08:27:28.473439 application/epub+zip 328199 2025-08-01T08:27:27.266465 application/epub+zip 565341 2025-08-01T08:27:39.790374 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529999 2025-08-01T08:27:33.881420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489489 2022-09-01T09:30:46.276894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 630023 2025-08-01T08:27:24.640478 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 629939 2018-03-10T14:16:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17166 2025-08-01T08:27:39.930414 application/rdf+xml 12650 2025-08-01T08:27:27.774438 image/jpeg 3445 2025-08-01T08:27:27.519437 image/jpeg 310091 2025-08-01T08:27:25.757454 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia