The Scout and Ranger by James Pike
"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 illuminatesthe 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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pike, James, 1834-1867 |
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| 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| LoC Class | F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41995 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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