Dick Onslow Among the Redskins

By William Henry Giles Kingston

Book Overview

A brisk, stirring voyage back to a vanished North American frontier, where courage is tested against harsh landscapes and harsher choices. Dick Onslow Among The Redskins invites young readers to ride with boys and frontiersmen through a world of improvisation, peril, and honour. This is more than a juvenile adventure fiction; it is a historical boys adventure told with a clear eye for period detail and the moral textures of civilisation versus wilderness. Set in victorian colonial america, the tale blends frontier survival themes with intimate encounters that probe loyalty, ingenuity, and the costs of exploration. The narrative carries the warmth of classic boys adventure tales and the brisk pace of Henty-style adventures, while remaining accessible to modern readers and explorers of the past alike. Published by Alpha Editions, this illustrated complete edition is a true literary artefact: out of print for decades, now restored for today's and future generations. It is not merely a reprint but a collector's item and a cultural treasure, poised to delight casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. The book speaks to fans of north american frontier settings and native american encounters with sensitivity and verve, inviting a fresh audience to discover a beloved author's enduring craftsmanship. A timeless voyage for for young readers and seasoned collectors seeking a vivid window into a bygone era.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354847595
• ISBN13: 9789354847592
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"