The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand

"The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical story that follows Henry Ware and Paul Cotter as they experience the dangers of the American frontier during clashes between Native Americans and settlers. The story is full of the challenges and thrills of frontier life and focuses on the courage, friendship, and conflicts of this time. The story starts with Henry Ware and his group quietly watching a fleet of canoes carrying Native American warriors led by Chief Timmendiquas on a dark river. When they figure out there is a big event happening in the valley, they choose to check it out, which leads to action and danger. The friendship between the young main characters shows how skilled they are as scouts and how willing they are to face the dangers of nature and the conflicts around them.