The Quest of the Four: A Story of the Comanches and Buena Vista by Altsheler
"The Quest of the Four: A Story of the Comanches and Buena Vista" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young adventurers, led by the ambitious Philip Bedford, as they embark on a perilous journey through the American Southwest, aiming to navigate the dangers posed by both the terrain and the Comanche Native American tribe. The beginning of thenovel introduces us to Phil Bedford, a tall and strong boy from Kentucky, who dreams of exploring the vast, uncharted lands to the west. He encounters a German man, Hans Arenberg, who shares his desire for adventure, and they quickly decide to team up. As their quest unfolds, they recruit others, including George Middleton and the jovial Bill Breakstone, establishing a diverse band bound together by their search for purpose and treasure in the wild. The opening chapters set an engaging tone for camaraderie and adventure, filled with rich descriptions of New Orleans and the anticipation of the trials that await them in the untamed frontiers of Texas and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919 |
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| Title | The Quest of the Four: A Story of the Comanches and Buena Vista |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Comanche Indians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40480 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 226 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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