Publisher's Synopsis
The Texan Scouts is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story takes place during the Texas Revolution, specifically during the battles of the Alamo and Goliad. The main character, Ned Fulton, is a young Texan who joins the army to fight for his country's independence. Along with his friend, Dick Shannon, Ned becomes a scout for General Sam Houston and helps gather intelligence on the movements of General Santa Anna's army. The book follows the two scouts as they embark on dangerous missions, encounter hostile enemies, and witness the horrors of war. The Texan Scouts is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique perspective on the Texas Revolution and the brave men who fought for their freedom.1913. The Texan Scouts is the second in the three-volume series, which includes The Texan Star and The Texan Triumph, and concerns the fortunes of Ned Fulton and his friends. The book begins: The horseman rode slowly toward the west, stopping once or twice to examine the wide circle of the horizon with eyes that were trained to note every aspect of the wilderness. On his right the plains melted away in gentle swell after swell, until they met the horizon. Their brown surface was broken only by the spiked and thorny cactus and stray bits of chaparral. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
