The Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and Goliad: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and Goliad is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) (1862–1919).
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"The Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and Goliad" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on young Ned Fulton and his companions as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of Texas during its fight for independence from Mexico, encountering treachery and bravery along the way. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ned, who is scouting along a river during a fierce winter storm. His resourcefulness is on display as he searches for shelter, ultimately finding refuge from the freezing winds with his loyal horse, Old Jack. As he rests, he spots a group of Mexican horsemen, signaling the return of the enemy, and his resolve to warn others becomes evident. The opening establishes a gripping atmosphere filled with tension and danger, setting the stage for the adventures that leave Ned and his companions on a quest to confront the forces threatening their land.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and Goliad
- Author credits: Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) (1862–1919)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.) -- Siege, 1836 -- Fiction
- Goliad Massacre, Goliad, Tex., 1836 -- Fiction
- Sieges -- Fiction
- Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 -- Fiction
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Children's Fiction
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