author
Herbert L. Risteen
1899–1984
A Wisconsin teacher turned state tax worker, he wrote brisk historical adventure stories for young readers, often set on the American frontier. His books draw on Midwestern history and the conflicts of the early 19th century.
1 Audiobook
Black Hawk's Warpath
by Herbert L. Risteen
About the author
Born in 1899 and dying in 1984, Herbert L. Risteen is identified in family-history records as Herbert Lyle Risteen of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Available reference sources point to a life rooted in Wisconsin. A crossword reference page says he worked first as a Latin and history teacher and later for the state's tax department. The same source also notes that, beyond his puzzle work, he wrote several historical fiction books for boys.
Risteen's published fiction includes Chippeway Captive and Black Hawk's Warpath, the latter also listed by Project Gutenberg. His work appears to have focused on fast-moving frontier adventures for younger readers, using episodes from regional and Native American history as the backdrop for action and coming-of-age storytelling.