Book Excerpt: fended fortress. This was already partly in ruins, and the besiegers had good reasons for their expectation that in due season they were to see the Stars and Stripes come down from the shattered rampart. It did not seem to them at all possible that the small force...
Discover a Timeless Adventure with ""Ahead of the Army"" Step into the thrilling world of ""Ahead of the Army"" by William O. Stoddard, a captivating tale that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions for both current and future generations...
Experience the thrill of the American West during the Mexican War (1846-1848) in W. O. Stoddard's "Ahead of the Army." This classic juvenile fiction title immerses readers in a pivotal period of military history. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this historical...