This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 06028591
Title:
The Scout and Ranger
Being the Personal Adventures of Corporal Pike of the Fourth Ohio cavalry
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by sp1nd, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net.
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Scout and Ranger" by James Pike is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the personal adventures of Corporal Pike, a soldier of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry, during his service as a Texan Ranger in the Indian Wars, detailing his experiences as a scout and spy across various American states during the tumultuous time of the Civil War. Through the lens of Pike's journey, the narrative illuminates the perilous and gripping life of a soldier amid conflict and the complexities of frontier life. At the start of the narrative, Pike introduces himself and reflects on his background, recounting his early decision to venture into Texas and eventually enlist in the military. He shares vivid accounts of his transition from a civilian to a soldier, capturing the wild essence of frontier life, as well as the dangers posed by indigenous tribes. The opening segments set the stage for his adventurous spirit, detailing his encounters with both adversaries and allies, and hinting at the challenges that await him in his journey through war, survival, and discovery. The book promises engaging accounts of combat, survival, and the relationships formed under extraordinary circumstances in the American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pike, James, 1834-1867
EBook No.: 41995
Published: Feb 3, 2013
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: Texas Rangers
Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1815-1875
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Scouts and scouting
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06028591
Title:
The Scout and Ranger
Being the Personal Adventures of Corporal Pike of the Fourth Ohio cavalry
Note: Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by sp1nd, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net.
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Scout and Ranger" by James Pike is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the personal adventures of Corporal Pike, a soldier of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry, during his service as a Texan Ranger in the Indian Wars, detailing his experiences as a scout and spy across various American states during the tumultuous time of the Civil War. Through the lens of Pike's journey, the narrative illuminates the perilous and gripping life of a soldier amid conflict and the complexities of frontier life. At the start of the narrative, Pike introduces himself and reflects on his background, recounting his early decision to venture into Texas and eventually enlist in the military. He shares vivid accounts of his transition from a civilian to a soldier, capturing the wild essence of frontier life, as well as the dangers posed by indigenous tribes. The opening segments set the stage for his adventurous spirit, detailing his encounters with both adversaries and allies, and hinting at the challenges that await him in his journey through war, survival, and discovery. The book promises engaging accounts of combat, survival, and the relationships formed under extraordinary circumstances in the American landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pike, James, 1834-1867
EBook No.: 41995
Published: Feb 3, 2013
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject: Texas Rangers
Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1815-1875
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Scouts and scouting
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.