This fourth historical children's novel in the "The Young Trailers
Series", "The Eyes of the Woods" revolves around notable events in the
lives of the protagonist, Henry Ware, and his friends Paul Cotter,
Shif'less Sol Hyde, Silent Tom Ross, and Long Jim Hart. Set during the
American Revolution, this exciting adventure tale is ideal for children
with an interest in history. Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862 - 1919)
was an American journalist, editor and author famous for his of popular
historical fiction aimed at children. Altsheler wrote a total of
fifty-one novels during his life, as well as over fifty short stories.
Other notable works by this author include: "The Sun of Saratoga, a
romance of Burgoyne's surrender" (1897) and "In Circling Camps, a
romance of the Civil War" (1900). Many vintage books such as this are
becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this
volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with
a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.
This book was first published in 1917.