Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
Joseph Alexander Altsheler was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series:The Civil War Series The French and Indian War Series The Gold Series The Great West Series The Texan Series The World War Series The Young Trailers Series
The Forest Runners: A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky
Amidst the perils of the early Kentucky wilderness, two young friends must overcome capture and constant threat to deliver essential supplies, testing their courage and loyalty.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Tree of Appomattox
Amidst a nation torn apart, two cousins on opposing sides of the Civil War must confront each other, testing the bonds of family against the brutal realities of brother versus brother.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux War
During a fierce war, two brothers risk everything, facing wild landscapes and warring tribes, to find their fortune on a perilous journey.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's Crisis
Amidst the nation's crisis, a young lieutenant confronts the brutal realities of war and his own beliefs.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Quest of the Four: A Story of the Comanches and Buena Vista
Driven by dreams of treasure and glory, a group of young men venture into the untamed Southwest, where they face the perils of nature and the hostility of the Comanche.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Rock of Chickamauga: A Story of the Western Crisis
Amidst the chaos of the American Civil War, a soldier must overcome ambushes, brutal conditions, and personal conflicts as he navigates the harsh realities of war in the West.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Guns of Bull Run: A Story of the Civil War's Eve
On the eve of America's bloodiest conflict, two young cousins find their lives irrevocably altered as loyalty, duty, and the weight of a divided nation pulls them from the classroom and thrusts them toward the battlefield.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Hosts of the Air
Amidst the brutal landscape of World War I, a young soldier fights not only for his country, but also for a chance to reunite with the woman he loves, who is bravely serving on the front lines as well.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River"
A young frontiersman must summon his courage and wit to survive capture and navigate the treacherous waters of a land contested by settlers and native tribes.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky
A young leader navigates the perilous Kentucky wilderness with a band of settlers, facing both natural beauty and looming threats.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Shadow of the North: A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign
In the forests of early America, a Native American warrior and his companions face a brutal conflict, testing the bounds of their loyalty and courage.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Last Rebel
A lost Northerner finds himself caught in the fading world of a Confederate colonel, where old loyalties clash and a looming court-martial threatens to ignite new conflicts.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain
In the untamed West after the Civil War, two young men chase a gold mine while navigating the conflict between settlers and a powerful Native American tribe defending their lands.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand
On a dark and dangerous frontier, young heroes must rise to face a powerful chief and his warriors, deciding the fate of settlers and native lands alike.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Texan Star: The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty
Imprisoned in a Mexican jail, two freedom fighters contemplate a daring escape and the pivotal role they must play in Texas's fight for liberation.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border
In a time of war, a young man must outwit his enemies and trust his gut as he navigates the treacherous wilderness and forges bonds of friendship.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Scouts of Stonewall: The Story of the Great Valley Campaign
In a land torn by war, a youthful soldier risks everything to protect his people, finding unexpected alliances and displaying unflinching bravery.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Free Rangers: A Story of the Early Days Along the Mississippi
In the untamed lands of the Mississippi, a team of young adventurers must rely on their courage and friendship to protect their homes from lurking dangers.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Guns of Shiloh: A Story of the Great Western Campaign
Torn between loyalty to his country and love for his cousin fighting for the other side, a young soldier must find his courage as he faces the brutal realities of the Civil War's early battles.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
The Candidate: A Political Romance
When a young lawyer becomes a surprising presidential nominee, a whirlwind of ambition, political games, and budding relationships begin.
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler