With Rogers on the Frontier: A Story of 1756
by OpenStories
Original author: J. Macdonald Oxley
"With Rogers on the Frontier: A Story of 1756" by J. Macdonald Oxley is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the French and Indian War, the narrative centers on the conflict between English and French forces as it unfolds in the wilderness of North America. The story primarily follows Seth Allen, a young man driven by vengeance after losing his family to Indian attacks allied with the French, as he joins a military expedition against the enemy. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a pivotal moment in history, detailing the buildup of colonial forces under the command of William Johnson, who aims to capture the French stronghold at Crown Point. Young Seth Allen, motivated by a personal vendetta, wrestles with impatience as preparations drag on. We learn of the diverse soldiers from various New England colonies, and Seth's determination to fight alongside them. His journey begins as he volunteers for a perilous scouting mission, setting the stage for adventure and conflict as the story unfolds.
With Rogers on the Frontier: A Story of 1756, by J. Macdonald Oxley. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #53560.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: English Against French1,902 words
- 2.Chapter II: A Perilous Ride1,853 words
- 3.Chapter III: Bullets and Bayonets2,226 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Defeat of Dieskau1,775 words
- 5.Chapter V: Off on a Scout2,263 words
- 6.Chapter VI: One of Rogers' Rangers2,294 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Reuben Gets Into the Rangers Also1,877 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Off to Crown Point2,078 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Doing Damage to the Enemy1,807 words
- 10.Chapter X: To Boston Town2,252 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Seth Receives Promotion2,260 words
- 12.Chapter XII: From Peril to Peril2,143 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Scouting in Whaleboats2,036 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Fight in the Forest2,077 words
- 15.Chapter XV: Fort William Henry in Danger2,398 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: The Foiling of the French2,034 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Siege of Fort William Henry2,276 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: The Massacre of the English2,137 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: An Adventure in New York2,056 words
- 20.Chapter XX: Scouting in a New Field2,410 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: An Easy Triumph2,355 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: At Close Grips with Death2,109 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: Out of Captivity Into Action Again2,027 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: The Glorious Victory2,445 words