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Joël Dicker

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""The Texan Scouts"" is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler that tells the story of the Alamo and Goliad, two significant battles that took place during the Texas Revolution in the 19th century. The book follows the journey of two young men, Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, as they join forces with the Texan army to fight against the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. The story is narrated by a fictional character named Ned Fulton, a teenage boy who becomes a scout for the Texans and accompanies Crockett and Bowie on their missions. The novel provides a vivid depiction of the battles, the hardships faced by the Texans, and the bravery and sacrifices made by the soldiers. Altsheler's writing style is engaging and immersive, transporting readers back in time to experience the events of the Texas Revolution firsthand. Overall, ""The Texan Scouts"" is a thrilling and educational read that offers a unique perspective on an important moment in American history.1913. The Texan Scouts is the second in the three-volume series, which includes The Texan Star and The Texan Triumph, and concerns the fortunes of Ned Fulton and his friends. The book begins: The horseman rode slowly toward the west, stopping once or twice to examine the wide circle of the horizon with eyes that were trained to note every aspect of the wilderness. On his right the plains melted away in gentle swell after swell, until they met the horizon. Their brown surface was broken only by the spiked and thorny cactus and stray bits of chaparral. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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