The Lords of the Wild: A Story of the Old New York Border

A young man of unknown origin flees through dense frontier woods pursued by hostile forces and relies on a small band of allies, including an Onondaga warrior and colonial scouts, to survive. The plot follows their hidden movements, daring escapes by canoe and under fog, ambushes, forest battles, and raids on enemy camps, while depicting boat-building, scouting craft, and tense night assaults. Vivid natural description and frontier vigilance frame themes of loyalty, resourcefulness, and the harsh realities of border warfare, culminating in a major engagement near a strategically important fort.