Joseph A. Altsheler (1862–1919)
Author of The Guns of Bull Run
About the Author
Joseph Alexander Altsheler was born in 1862 in Three Springs, Kentucky. Altsheler's family immigrated from Germany and operated a store in Three Springs where he was raised above the store. He did not pursue his family's mercantile efforts but instead took up journalism, after spending one year at show more Vanderbilt University. Altsheler eventually ended up in New York City, and became the editor of the New York World. He wrote serial as well as stand alone works, beginning with the French-Indian War Series and ending with World War I. Altsheler turned to writing in the late 1800s, first publishing magazine stories which were converted to books, but eventually devoted the majority of his literary efforts to books, continuing to write for magazines such as Harper's, Lippincotts, and Munsey's World. His serial works cover the French-Indian War, the American Revolution, the Texan War for Independence, the Civil War, the settlement of the west, and World War I. The stand alone works covered the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the conflict with the Northwestern tribes, the Civil War, settling the west, and two political/journalist works. In all, he wrote nearly fifty books and many short stories for magazines. Altsheler's most famous series is called The Young Trailers. It contains eight books, and was popular with boys and girls from its initial printing in the early 1900s. Joseph Altsheler died in 1919, and is buried with his wife and son in Three Springs. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Joseph A. Altsheler
The French & Indian War Novels: 1-The Hunters of the Hills & The Shadow of the North (2008) 3 copies
The Civil War - The Guns of Bull Run and The Guns of Shiloh (The Civil War - Vols 1 and 2) (2012) 2 copies
The Complete Great War Series - The Guns of Europe - The Forest of Swords - The Hosts of the Air (2010) 1 copy
The Sword of Antietam - Illustrated: A Story of the Nation’s Crisis (Civil War Series Book 4) 1 copy
The Changing Order 1 copy
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- Legal name
- Altsheler, Joseph Alexander
- Other names
- Altsheler, J. A.
- Birthdate
- 1862-04-29
- Date of death
- 1919-06-05
- Gender
- male
- Occupations
- reporter
editor - Organizations
- Louisville Courier-Journal
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Three Springs, Kentucky, USA
- Places of residence
- Three Springs, Kentucky, USA (birth)
New York, New York, USA (death) - Place of death
- New York, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- New York, USA
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The second in this well written, but little known Civil War series. Although written a century ago, the author writes in a succinct, modern style that will appeal to both the novice and those particularly interested in the American Civil War.
This book concerns the adventures of a young Federal soldier in the clashes at Forts Henry and Donaldson, culminating the more famous battle of Shiloh. The author writes historical fiction, yet each book in the series is closely based in fact. The show more reader will not only enjoy the work, but gain a great deal of knowledge about the war. show less
This book concerns the adventures of a young Federal soldier in the clashes at Forts Henry and Donaldson, culminating the more famous battle of Shiloh. The author writes historical fiction, yet each book in the series is closely based in fact. The show more reader will not only enjoy the work, but gain a great deal of knowledge about the war. show less
Another in this well written, but little known Civil War series. Although written a century ago, the author writes in a succinct, modern style that will appeal to both the novice and those particularly interested in the American Civil War.
This book concerns the adventures of a young Federal soldier in the events leading to the siege of Vicksburg, culminating with the Battle of Chickamauga. The author writes historical fiction, yet each book in the series is closely based in fact. The reader show more will not only enjoy the work, but gain knowledge about the war. show less
This book concerns the adventures of a young Federal soldier in the events leading to the siege of Vicksburg, culminating with the Battle of Chickamauga. The author writes historical fiction, yet each book in the series is closely based in fact. The reader show more will not only enjoy the work, but gain knowledge about the war. show less
A fun adventure book, clearly in the vein of classic boys' adventure books, such as those by GA Henty.
The prose was good, and some of the adventures were quite good.
Loosely based on the real events concluding with the Battle of San Jacinto.
The prose was good, and some of the adventures were quite good.
Loosely based on the real events concluding with the Battle of San Jacinto.
Another in this well written, but little known Civil War series. Although written a century ago, the author writes in a succinct, modern style that will appeal to both the novice and those particularly interested in the American Civil War.
This book concerns the adventures of a young Confederate soldier in the events surrounding the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station (the largest cavalry battle of the war) and, of course, culminating with the Battle of Gettysburg. show more
The author writes historical fiction, yet each book in the series is closely based in fact. The reader will not only enjoy the work, but gain knowledge about the war. show less
This book concerns the adventures of a young Confederate soldier in the events surrounding the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station (the largest cavalry battle of the war) and, of course, culminating with the Battle of Gettysburg. show more
The author writes historical fiction, yet each book in the series is closely based in fact. The reader will not only enjoy the work, but gain knowledge about the war. show less
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- Members
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- Popularity
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- Rating
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- Reviews
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- ISBNs
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