
Set against the restless “neutral ground” of Westchester County during the Revolutionary War, this tale follows a solitary wanderer who walks the thin line between friend and foe. As armies clash and the countryside teems with soldiers, refugees, and outlaws, the protagonist’s keen eye and quiet resolve make him an unwitting instrument in a dangerous game of espionage.
Through vivid descriptions of taverns, moonlit forests, and hidden camps, the story captures the uneasy tension of a land caught between two warring sides. Readers are drawn into the moral ambiguities of loyalty and survival, watching as the lone figure navigates secret messages, shifting alliances, and the ever‑present threat of betrayal, all while the war’s echo reshapes the lives of those who call the frontier home.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (856K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by PG Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1789–1851
One of the first major American novelists, he helped define the adventure story with sweeping frontier tales, sea novels, and the unforgettable Leatherstocking series. His books brought early American landscapes and conflicts to readers around the world.
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