Marching on Niagara; Or, The Soldier Boys of the Old Frontier
by OpenStories
Original author: Edward Stratemeyer
"Marching on Niagara; Or, The Soldier Boys of the Old Frontier" by Edward Stratemeyer is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows cousins David and Henry Morris, young pioneers living on the frontier during a turbulent period of colonial America. They become involved in the conflicts between English and French settlers, as well as with the local Native American tribes, as they undertake missions and face various dangers in their quest for survival and adventure. The opening of the novel introduces David and Henry as they set out on a hunting expedition, reflecting on the recent troubles with local Native American tribes and tensions with the French. The characters soon discover that their familiar territory is rife with danger, as they encounter tracks indicating Indian presence and overhear conversations about the potential for an uprising. Their hunting trip quickly turns tense as they must navigate not only the challenges of the wilderness but also the threats posed by conflict in their region, setting the stage for the larger narrative of bravery, family, and survival amidst historical turmoil.
Marching on Niagara; Or, The Soldier Boys of the Old Frontier, by Edward Stratemeyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #34355.
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33 Chapters
- 1.Preface664 words
- 2.Chapter I: In the Forest1,766 words
- 3.Chapter II: Deer and Indians1,915 words
- 4.Chapter III: Discovery and Pursuit1,896 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Burning of the Cabin1,825 words
- 6.Chapter V: Uprising of the Indians2,012 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Disappearance of Henry1,799 words
- 8.Chapter VII: A Double Warning2,028 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Departure From Home1,934 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Gathering at Fort Lawrence1,793 words
- 11.Chapter X: How Henry Fared1,783 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Sam Barringford's Ruse1,814 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Dark Year of the War1,949 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Fighting Off the Indians1,968 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Retreat of the Pioneers1,779 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Disappearance of Little Nell2,159 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Back to Winchester1,668 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A New Campaign1,775 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Wildcat and Water1,724 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Defeat of the English1,735 words
- 21.Chapter XX: At Fort Pitt--Return Home2,075 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: On the Way to the Army1,858 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Fight with the Buck1,937 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Up the Mohawk Valley1,848 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: Henry Is Attacked1,724 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: A Storm on Lake Ontario2,404 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: The Attack at Oswego1,831 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: News of Importance1,965 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: Something About Fort Niagara1,714 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: The Battle Near the Falls1,836 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Into the Niagara Rapids1,607 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: Fall of Fort Niagara2,203 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: Little Nell--Conclusion2,296 words