On The Old Frontier: Or The Last Raid Of The Iroquois (1893)

By William Osborn Stoddard

Book Overview

On The Old Frontier: Or The Last Raid Of The Iroquois is a historical fiction novel written by William Osborn Stoddard and published in 1893. The story is set in the late 17th century in the American colonies, during a time when the Iroquois tribe was waging war against the European settlers. The novel follows the journey of a young man named Jack, who is taken captive by the Iroquois and forced to live with them for several years.As Jack becomes more familiar with the Iroquois way of life, he begins to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their culture. However, he also witnesses the brutal tactics used by the Iroquois in their raids on the settlements, which leads him to question his loyalty to them.The novel is filled with action-packed scenes of battles and raids, as well as moments of reflection and introspection as Jack grapples with his conflicting loyalties. Through Jack's experiences, readers gain a vivid and detailed understanding of life on the American frontier during this tumultuous time in history.Overall, On The Old Frontier: Or The Last Raid Of The Iroquois is a captivating and well-written novel that offers a unique perspective on the conflict between European settlers and Native American tribes in colonial America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110465265X
• ISBN13: 9781104652654
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"