With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga

Name: With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga
Author: W. Bert Foster

By W. Bert Foster

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A hardy thirteen-year-old backwoods youth matures into a capable scout and rifleman while navigating life in a contested frontier settlement. He and his neighbors confront incursions by an outside authority through ambushes, warwhoops, night attacks, raids, and community-organized justice. The plot follows spycraft and betrayal, small-unit skirmishes, escalating tensions among rival commanders, and tests of loyalty within the settlement. The chronicle concludes with a coordinated assault led by a determined frontier commander on a strategic garrison, resolving the local struggle through combined courage and cunning.

About the Author

W. Bert Foster

W. Bert Foster was an American author known for his adventure novels aimed at young readers. His works often feature themes of exploration and bravery, with a particular focus on maritime and frontier settings. Among his notable titles is "From Sea to Sea; Or, Clint Webb's Cruise on the Windjammer," which follows the thrilling exploits of a young protagonist at sea. Foster's stories, such as "Swept Out to Sea; Or, Clint Webb Among the Whalers" and "The Trail Boys of the Plains; Or, The Hunt for the Big Buffalo," reflect a fascination with the American landscape and the spirit of adventure, making him a significant figure in children's literature of his time.