The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River": Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River": author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River" is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) (1862–1919).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along 'The Beautiful River'" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the experiences of Henry Ware and his companions as they navigate the dangers of the Ohio River while transporting supplies for settlers in the wake of conflicts with Native American tribes. The narrative captures the tension between the advancing settlers and the indigenous peoples, emphasizing the challenges faced by pioneers in a still wild and perilous landscape. At the start of the book, the fleet of boats carrying supplies enters the majestic Ohio River, prompting reflections among the main characters, including Henry Ware and Paul Cotter, who anticipate the threats posed by local tribes such as the Shawnees and Wyandots. While Henry takes on the heavy responsibility of keeping watch for dangers during their journey, Paul expresses a sense of hope about the expedition's success. The opening section escalates with the group's first encounter with the wilderness' ominous silence, signifying that unseen challenges lie ahead. After Henry and a small hunting party encounter hostile Indians, Henry is captured but remains resolute, displaying bravery and a keen awareness of his surroundings, which sets the tone for his character's development throughout the narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Riflemen of the Ohio: A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River"
- Author credits: Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) (1862–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
- Ohio River -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
