The Hunters of the Hills

"The Hunters of the Hills" is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler, published in 1916, set during the French and Indian War. The book revolves around the adventures of three characters: Robert Lennox, Tayoga, and their older partner Dave Willet. Robert Lennox is a young colonial American who is brave, adventurous and has a deep sense of justice. Tayoga is a young Mohawk Indian, who is wise, cunning, and skilled in fighting. Dave Willet is an older experienced frontiersman who acts as a mentor to Robert and Tayoga. The three main characters are part of a small band of rangers who are tasked with protecting their settlements from the attacks of the French and their Native American allies. They engage in various missions, including intelligence-gathering, sabotage, and rescue operations. But, are they going to get successful in their missions? The book is full of action, adventure, and danger as the rangers face many challenges, including battles with the enemy, survival in the wilderness, and personal conflicts.