
audiobook
by J. Macdonald (James Macdonald) Oxley
The story opens amid the restless borderlands of mid‑18th‑century New York, where the glittering waters of Lakes Champlain and George have become battlegrounds between English and French forces. Simple farmers and their sons have been called to arms, trading plows for rifles and hatchets in a desperate scramble for control of the frontier. Their rugged knowledge of the woods makes them far more suited to guerrilla fighting than any regular army, and the landscape itself seems to pulse with the tension of an inevitable clash.
Into this volatile mix steps Seth Allen, a young man from Massachusetts eager to prove his mettle. He volunteers for Rogers’ Rangers, a loose band of scouts and fighters led by the charismatic Major Robert Rogers. Early missions thrust Seth into daring rides through hostile terrain, skirmishes with enemy patrols, and the harsh realities of wilderness warfare. The narrative captures his growth from an inexperienced volunteer to a capable ranger, all while the larger conflict looms ever larger.
The book blends vivid historical detail with the personal adventure of a frontier soldier, offering listeners a lively glimpse into a pivotal moment in North American history. It’s a tale of courage, camaraderie, and the rugged spirit of those who fought on the edge of empire.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (293K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2016-11-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1855–1907
Adventure, history, and far-flung travel run through these lively stories for young readers. Written by a Canadian lawyer-turned-author, the books often draw on real events in Canada and beyond, with a strong taste for danger, exploration, and perseverance.
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