The Forest Spy: A Tale Of The War Of 1812 (1910)

By Edward S. Ellis

Book Overview

The Forest Spy: A Tale Of The War Of 1812 is a historical fiction novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and first published in 1910. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of a young man named James Montfort, who becomes a spy for the American forces fighting against the British. James Montfort is a skilled hunter and tracker who lives in the forests of upstate New York. When war breaks out between the United States and Britain, James is recruited by the American army to gather intelligence on the British troops. He agrees to the dangerous mission, knowing that he must put his own safety at risk to help his country.As a spy, James must navigate the treacherous terrain of the forest, avoiding British patrols and gathering information on their movements. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Alice, who is also working as a spy for the American forces. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to infiltrate a British camp and gather crucial information that could turn the tide of the war.The Forest Spy is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the War of 1812. It is filled with action, suspense, and romance, and provides a vivid portrayal of the rugged wilderness of upstate New York during this tumultuous time in American history.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: 1167046862
• ISBN13: 9781167046865
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"