The Rider Of The King Log: A Romance Of The Northeast Border (1919)

By Holman Francis Day

Book Overview

The Rider of the King Log: A Romance of the Northeast Border is a historical novel written by American author Holman Day, first published in 1919. The story is set in the late 18th century, during the American Revolution, and follows the adventures of a young man named Amos Wilson, who becomes a spy for the British army.Amos is a skilled horseman and a loyal subject of King George III. He is recruited by a British officer to gather intelligence on the American rebels, who are fighting for independence from British rule. Amos accepts the offer and sets out on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the rebel forces.As he travels through the rugged wilderness of the Northeast border, Amos encounters many challenges and obstacles, including hostile natives, treacherous terrain, and ruthless enemies. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Ruth, who is also a spy for the British.Together, Amos and Ruth navigate the dangerous political landscape of the American Revolution, risking their lives to serve their king and country. They face betrayal, danger, and heartbreak, but their love and loyalty to each other never wavers.The Rider of the King Log is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, romance, and historical detail. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous era of the American Revolution, and the complex relationships between the British and American forces. Day's vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters bring the story to life, and the novel remains a classic of American 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: 1167239318
• ISBN13: 9781167239311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"