A Soldier of Manhattan, and His Adventures at Ticonderoga and Quebec

by Joseph Alexander Altsheler

Overview

"A vivid Colonial" adventure novel "of the middle of the eighteenth century. The adventurous career of the hero includes a share in the defeat of Abercrombie at Ticonderoga, a period of captivity at Quebec, escape, and playing of an important part in the meeting of Wolfe and Montcalm." - Homiletic Review

A Soldier of Manhattan, published by Joseph A. Altsheler in 1899, is the story of an American officer, a native of New York, who takes part in the expedition against Fort Ticonderoga, is there made prisoner, is carried to Quebec, makes his escape, and serves under Wolfe. The local colour of life in New York and Canada at the period is portrayed.

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862 – 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least forty-nine short stories.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186595519
Publisher:	Far West Travel Adventure
Publication date:	09/04/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	620 KB

About the Author

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862 – 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty-one novels and at least forty-nine short stories.

Editorial Reviews

"A vivid Colonial" adventure novel "of the middle of the eighteenth century. The adventurous career of the hero includes a share in the defeat of Abercrombie at Ticonderoga, a period of captivity at Quebec, escape, and playing of an important part in the meeting of Wolfe and Montcalm."

Homiletic Review - N/A