When Wilderness Was King A Tale of the Illinois Country

"When Wilderness Was King" by Randall Parrish is an adventure story set in the dangerous American frontier, where pioneers and Native American tribes clash. The book centers around John Wayland, a young man whose quiet life is turned upside down when he's tasked with rescuing an orphaned girl. This mission forces him to travel across wild lands, where he must use his courage and skills to survive dangers and fulfill his family's commitment, all while facing his own personal challenges and anxieties about the unfamiliar world awaiting him.