

CHAPTER IThe Dare Boys and the Indians
CHAPTER IIPeaceful Valley
CHAPTER IIIRiding the Flood
CHAPTER IVDick and the Indians
CHAPTER VGabe Gurley
CHAPTER VIIn the Cabin
CHAPTER VIITom Tries Woodcraft
CHAPTER VIIIA Battle with a Wolf
CHAPTER IXIn Search of Tom
In the waning days of the Revolutionary War, three daring youths—Dick and Tom Dare and their comrade Ben Foster—are tasked with a crucial scouting mission for General Greene. Sent deep into the South Carolina wilderness, they must uncover the truth behind rumors of Cherokee war parties stirred up by the British. Their journey takes them through dense forests and over rugged knolls, where every rustle could signal danger.
As the trio edges closer to the hidden Cherokee camp, tension mounts. A sudden war‑whoop shatters the silence, and the boys find themselves in a frantic race to evade unseen pursuers. Their quick wits and deep bond are put to the test as they navigate hostile terrain, relying on courage and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead. This early adventure sets the stage for the Dare Boys’ legendary exploits, blending historical detail with pulse‑pounding frontier suspense.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (183K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2014-01-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1944
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures for young readers, this early 20th-century writer also had deep roots in newspaper work. His surviving books mix Revolutionary-era action with a clear taste for research and storytelling.
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