Joseph Alexander Altsheler

Joseph Alexander Altsheler (April 29, 1862 – June 5, 1919) was an American newspaper reporter, editor and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He was a prolific writer, and produced fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Thirty-two of his novels were part of his seven series: *''The Civil War Series'' (8 volumes) *''The French and Indian War Series'' (6 volumes) *''The Gold Series'' (2 volumes) *''The Great West Series'' (2 volumes) *''The Texan Series'' (3 volumes) *''The World War Series'' (3 volumes) *''The Young Trailers Series'' (8 volumes) Provided by Wikipedia