Roger the ranger: A story of border life among the Indians

"Roger the Ranger: A Story of Border Life among the Indians" by Eliza F. Pollard is a historical novel that explores the life of Roger Boscowen and his adventures on the New England border, where settlers and Native Americans deal with their linked destinies. The story starts with Charles Langlade's decision to leave his family and join Native American tribes, leaving his mother and friends in grief and fear; his departure deeply affects both his sister, Loïs, and the elder Nathaniel Boscowen. The author paints a picture of family bonds under strain, foreshadowing bigger conflicts marked by divided loyalties and cultural clashes, where the courage and faithfulness of Roger Boscowen will ultimately be tested.