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Joseph A. Altsheler

Joseph A. Altsheler

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862–1919) was an American novelist and journalist.

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Joseph A. Altsheler's books in order

Here are Joseph A. Altsheler's books in order of first publication, from Before the Dawn (1903) to The Border Watch (1912). A good first book is The Candidate.

YearBookReading timeLevel
1903Before the Dawn8 h 10 minMediumView
1905The CandidateStart here8 h 10 minMediumView
1912The Border Watch8 h MediumView

The best Joseph A. Altsheler books to start with

  1. The Candidate: A presidential race brings political ambition into conflict with principle.
  2. The Border Watch: Young companions face danger on the Kentucky frontier.
  3. Before the Dawn: Love and loyalty are tested as Confederate Richmond faces collapse.
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About Joseph A. Altsheler

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (1862–1919) was an American novelist and journalist. He was born in Kentucky and later lived in Louisville and New York City, where he died. He wrote historical fiction, including novels for young readers, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His books include The Border Watch.

Born
1862
Died
1919

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