The Scout and Ranger Being the Personal Adventures of Corporal Pike of the Fourth Ohio cavalry

"The Scout and Ranger" by James Pike is a memoir about the life of Corporal Pike of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry as he recounts his adventures as a Texan Ranger during the Indian Wars and his time as a scout and spy in the Civil War. The story follows Corporal Pike's transformation from a young man venturing into Texas to becoming a soldier facing the dangers of frontier life. The book creates a picture of the battles he fought, the challenges he faces, and the friendships he made during these extraordinary times in America.