The Rifle Rangers

By Thomas Mayne Reid, Reid Mayne Captain, Mayne 1818-1883 Reid

Book Overview

The Rifle Rangers is a novel written by Captain Mayne Reid. It is a thrilling adventure story that follows the life of a group of American frontiersmen known as the Rifle Rangers. The story is set in the mid-19th century and takes place in the western frontier of the United States. The main characters of the story are a group of men who are skilled with rifles and are hired by the government to protect the settlers from the attacks of the Native Americans.The story begins with the introduction of the Rifle Rangers and their leader, Captain Jack Harkaway. The Rangers are hired by the government to protect the settlers from the attacks of the Comanche tribe. The Rangers set out on a dangerous mission to protect the settlers and soon find themselves in the middle of a fierce battle with the Comanche tribe.As the story progresses, the Rangers face many challenges and obstacles, including hostile weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and fierce battles with the Native Americans. The story also explores the personal lives of the Rangers and their relationships with each other. The author describes the camaraderie and brotherhood that exists between the Rangers and how they rely on each other to survive in the harsh conditions of the frontier.The Rifle Rangers is a classic adventure story that is filled with action, suspense, and excitement. The story is well-written and captures the spirit of the American frontier. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys adventure stories, westerns, or historical fiction.1899. Also known as Adventures in Southern Mexico. A thrilling story of daring adventure and hairbreadth escapes during the Mexican War. Reid devoted part of his life to writing adventure stories for young boys, which incorporated much information on natural history. The Rifle Rangers is included in those works.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: 1162778253
• ISBN13: 9781162778259
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"