The Keepers of the Trail: A Story of the Great Woods

"The Keepers of the Trail: A Story of the Great Woods" by Joseph A. Altsheler, is a historical adventure that plunges into the heart of Kentucky's wilderness where scouts like Henry Ware navigate the perilous landscape amid conflict with Native American tribes. The novel paints a vivid picture of untamed nature and exhilarating escapades, following Ware and his fellow woodsmen, including Paul Cotter, Shif'less Sol, Long Jim Hart, and Silent Tom Ross, as they strive to protect their settlements from looming threats. Ware, a woodsman deeply connected to the forest, and his companions embodying the essence of frontier life, must maintain constant vigilance as they serve as keepers of the trail, guarding against hostile raids in the face of escalating tensions within the expansive, ancient woods.