The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border

"The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical fiction novel set during the French and Indian War, telling the story of a young man named Robert Lennox who finds himself in the middle of the conflict. The story follows Robert as he faces dangers in the wilderness, interacts with Native Americans and French soldiers, and relies on his instincts to survive, with the setting contributing a vibrant backdrop for suspense and exploration of friendship. Early in the novel, Robert is a youth fleeing enemies in a forest, who briefly finds peace by a stream that is cut short by his realization of the iminent dangers nearby, which compels him to rely on his instincts and a blue bird as he thinks of his freinds.