Books with author Joseph A. Altsheler

The huge convention-hall still rang with the thunders of applause, and most of the delegates were on their feet shouting or waving their hats, when Harley slipped from his desk and made his way quietly to the little side-door leading from the stage. It was all over now but the noise; after a long and desperate fight Grayson, a young lawyer, with little more than a local reputation, had been nominated by his party for the Presidency of the United States, and Harley, alert, eager, and fond of dramatic effects, intended to be the first who should tell him the surprising fact.

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 were part of his seven series:Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested a reading order for each series (i.e., he numbered the volumes). The remaining nineteen novels can be read in any order. [Note, however, that A Knight of Philadelphia was later expanded through the addition of nineteen chapters and some minor tweaks to become Mr. Altsheler's novel The short stories, of course, can be read in any order. However, some readers might prefer to read them in the order in which they were published. The short story list below is displayed in chronological order with the publication dates shown alongside the titles.Early life and educationAltsheler was born in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise (née Snoddy) Altsheler. He attended Liberty College in Glasgow, Kentucky, before entering Vanderbilt University.CareerIn 1885, he took a job at the Louisville Courier-Journal as a reporter and later worked as an editor. He started working for the New York World in 1892, first as the paper's Hawaiian correspondent and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. Due to a lack of suitable stories, he began writing children's stories for the magazine

This volume presents 8 novels by Joseph A. Altsheler, which describe the American civil war (1861-1865) from its beginning to the end. The novels can be also read as independent works:THE GUNS OF BULL RUN (A STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR'S EVE)THE GUNS OF SHILOH (A STORY OF THE GREAT WESTERN CAMPAIGN)THE SCOUTS OF STONEWALL (THE STORY OF THE GREAT VALLEY CAMPAIGN)THE SWORD OF ANTIETAM (A STORY OF THE NATION'S CRISIS)THE STAR OF GETTYSBURG (A STORY OF SOUTHERN HIGH TIDE)THE ROCK OF CHICKAMAUGA (A STORY OF THE WESTERN CRISIS)THE SHADES OF THE WILDERNESS (A STORY OF LEE'S GREAT STAND)THE TREE OF APPOMATTOX (A STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR'S CLOSE)

• Lords of the Wilds and The Sun of Quebec -- the fifth and sixth books in Joseph A. Altsheler’s French and Indian War Series -- are in this Kindle ebook The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border with the backdrop of the French and Indian War. (Book V)Robert Lennox, Tayoga, Willet, St. Luc, Tandakora and all the principal characters of the earlier volumes reappear. The Lords of the Wild is a complete story, following The Hunters of the Hills, The Shadow of the North, The Rulers of the Lakes and The Masters of the Peaks. The Sun of Quebec (Book VI)The mystery in the life of Robert Lennox, the central figure in all of the romances, is solved in this sixth and closing volume of the French and Indian War Series.About The AuthorAmerican author Joseph A. Altsheler (1862-1919) was born in Kentucky and became a journalist who created several series of books including The French and Indian War Series.

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-one short stories. A Story of the Old New York Border. The Sword of Antietam, a story of the nation's crisis (1914) The Civil War Series Book #4 Two days after the battle of Antietam, Dick went with Colonel Winchester to Washington on official duty. His nerves, shaken so severely by that awful battle, were not yet fully restored and he was glad of the little respite, and change of scene. The sights of the city and the talk of men were a restorative to him. The capital was undoubtedly gay. The deep depression and fear that had hung over it a few weeks ago were gone. Men had believed after the Second Manassas that Lee might take Washington and this fear was not decreased when he passed into Maryland on what seemed to be an invasion. Many had begun to believe that he was invincible, that every Northern commander whoever he might be, would be beaten by him, but Antietam, although there were bitter complaints that Lee might have been destroyed instead of merely being checked, had changed a sky of steel into a sky of blue.

"The Keepers of the Trail, a Story of the Great Woods" is the third historical children's novel in Joseph A. Altsheler's "The Young Trailers Series". The story follows the adventures and exploits of Henry Ware and his friends set to the backdrop of the American Revolution. "The Keepers of the Trail" is perfect for children with an interest in history and is not to be missed by collectors of classic Western fiction. 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 1916.

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 – June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. His seven series comprise a total of thirty-two novels, each containing an independent story. The entire French and Indian War Series is very well written and accurate in its details. The characters were well developed and it is an excellent series combining historical fact and adventure with good fiction as are all of Altsheler's War Series.

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 – June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. His seven series comprise a total of thirty-two novels, each containing an independent story. The entire French and Indian War Series is very well written and accurate in its details. The characters were well developed and it is an excellent series combining historical fact and adventure with good fiction as are all of Altsheler's War Series.

THE COLLECTED YOUNG READER ADVENTURES OF JOSEPH ALTSHELER includes more than 30 historical adventure books by Joseph A. Altsheler. This collection includes the complete YOUNG TRAILERS series (telling of the early days of settlement in Kentucky), THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR SERIES (telling of Britain and France's efforts to control North America during the 1754-1763 war), THE TEXAN SERIES (recounting Texas' struggle for independence), THE CIVIL WAR SERIES, and THE WORLD WAR I series.YOUNG TRAILERS SERIES• The Young Trailers - A Story of Early Kentucky• The Forest Runners - A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky• The Keepers of The Trail - A Story of the Great Woods• The Eyes of the Woods - A story of the Ancient Wilderness• The Free Rangers - A Story of the Early Days Along the Mississippi• The Riflemen of the Ohio - A Story of the Early Days along "The Beautiful River"• The Scouts of the Valley - a story of Wyoming and the Chemung• The Border Watch - A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR SERIES• The Hunters of the Hills - A Story of the Great French and Indian War• The Shadow of the North - A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign• The Rulers of the Lakes - A Story of George and Champlain• The Masters of the Peaks - A Story of the Great North Woods• The Lords of the Wild - A Story of the Old New York Border• The Sun of Quebec - A Story of a Great CrisisTEXAN SERIES• The Texan Scouts• The Texan StarCIVIL WAR SERIES• The Guns of Bull Run - A Story of the Civil War's Eve• The Guns of Shiloh - A Story of the Great Western Campaign• The Scouts of Stonewall - The Story of the Great Valley Campaign• The Sword of Antietam - A Story of the Nation's Crisis• The Star of Gettysburg - A Story of Southern High Tide• The Rock of Chickamauga - A Story of the Western Crisis• The Shades of the Wilderness - A Story of Lee's Great Stand• The Tree of Appomattox - A Story of the Civil War's CloseWORLD WAR I SERIES• The Guns of Europe• The Forest of Swords• The Hosts of the AirOTHER WORKS• The Great Sioux Trail• Before the Dawn• In Hostile Red• The Candidate• The Last of the Chiefs• The Quest of the FourJoseph Alexander Altsheler (1862-1919) was an American newspaper reporter, foreign correspondent, editor and author of popular historical fiction for young readers. Born in Kentucky, Altsheler began writing juvenile fiction due to a lack of appropriate stories in the magazines he edited. He eventually wrote more than thirty historical novels in seven different series.