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The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad "The horseman rode slowly toward the west, stopping once or twice to examine the wide circle of the horizon with eyes that were trained to note every aspect of the wilderness. On his right the plains melted away in gentle swell... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Texan Scouts by Joseph A. Altsheler

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels... Read Full Overview

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 - June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Texan Scouts by Joseph A. Altsheler

The Texan Scouts: A Story of the Alamo and Goliad is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set in Texas during the early 19th century, during the time when Texas was still a part of Mexico. The novel revolves around the events leading up to the... Read Full Overview

The Texan Scouts is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story takes place during the Texas Revolution, specifically during the battles of the Alamo and Goliad. The main character, Ned Fulton, is a young Texan who joins the army to fight for his country's... Read Full Overview

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"The Texan Scouts" from Joseph Alexander Altsheler. Editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction (1862-1919).

""The Texan Scouts"" is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler that tells the story of the Alamo and Goliad, two significant battles that took place during the Texas Revolution in the 19th century. The book follows the journey of two young men, Davy Crockett... Read Full Overview

""The Texan Scouts"" is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story takes place during the Texas Revolution in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of two young men, Dave and Ned, who become scouts for the Texan army. The novel is set against... Read Full Overview