Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters: True Stories of Bravery from the Men and Women of the Plains and Prairies
By (Author) Edwin L. Sabin
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
4th April 2013
United States
General
Non Fiction
History of the Americas
978.010922
Paperback
384
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 30mm
474g
A classic of historical literature, Boys Book of Frontier Fighters is a thrilling collection of stories that cover the legacy of American fighters and their successes in defending themselves and their country. With stories spanning from the late 1600s to the 1800s, Sabin depicts in detail the willpower and bravery of the men and women who fought for America; from its founding as a country to the days of the Wild West. From the plains and prairies to the mountains and forests, enjoy tales of the people who fought to make this great country what it is today.
With masterful prose, Edwin L. Sabin paints a picture of the early days of America and the warriors who took it upon themselves to defend this country. Their sacrifices are inspiring and excitingand a dynamic part of our countrys history. Boys Book of Frontier Fighters shares a part of Americas past that should be read, celebrated, and never forgotten.
Edwin L. Sabin was born in 1870 in Illinois. He graduated from the University of Iowa and was a newspaper reporter for some time before moving into publishing as an accomplished author specializing in Western historical fiction, and he and his wife eventually moved to California to be closer to his subject matter. Sabin enjoyed success in this field for several decades before he was hit hard by the Great Depression. He died, completely destitute, in 1954.