First published in 1908, "The Forest Runners, a Story of the Great War
Trail in Early Kentucky" is a historical novel for children written by
Joseph A. Altsheler. The second novel in "The Young Trailers Series" is
an exciting tale of adventure and daring-do in the American Old West,
making it perfect 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.