The Border Rover (1857)

By Emerson Bennett

Book Overview

The Border Rover is a novel written by Emerson Bennett and first published in 1857. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Frank Warrington, who is forced to leave his home in Virginia after a dispute with his father. He then embarks on a journey across the American frontier, where he becomes a skilled hunter and scout. As he travels, he meets a variety of characters, including Native Americans, fur traders, and other frontiersmen. He also falls in love with a young woman named May, who becomes his companion on his adventures. Along the way, Frank must navigate dangerous situations, including conflicts with hostile Native American tribes and run-ins with outlaws.The Border Rover is a classic adventure novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier. It provides a vivid portrayal of life on the frontier and the challenges faced by those who sought to tame the wild west. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of Native American characters, which was relatively rare in literature at the time of its publication. Overall, The Border Rover is an exciting and engaging read that will appeal to fans of adventure and historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163954322
• ISBN13: 9781163954324
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"