"The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical adventure about two young companions, Clarke and Boyd, making their way through the post-Civil War American West. They face danger and adventure as they encounter the proud Sioux nation, led by Chief Red Cloud, who is determined to defend their land from settlers. The story begins with Clarke witnessing a tense standoff; and impressed by Red Cloud's resolve, he and Boyd then venture into the wilderness seeking fortune in a legendary gold mine, while having to avoid confrontations with the Sioux and other dangers along the way; the narrative is filled with courage, exploration, and the complex interactions between settlers and Native Americans.
The Great Sioux Trail: A Story of Mountain and Plain
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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.
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About the AuthorJoseph 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
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
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