The book ""Life and Adventures of Lewis Wetzel, the Virginia Ranger"" is a biography of Lewis Wetzel, a famous frontiersman and Indian fighter who lived in Virginia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by author Cecil B. Hartley and originally published in 1859, the book is a detailed account of Wetzel's life, from his childhood on the frontier to his many battles with Native American tribes.The book begins by describing Wetzel's early life, including his upbringing in a family of frontiersmen and his experiences fighting against Native American tribes as a young man. It then goes on to detail Wetzel's many exploits as a ranger, including his participation in the battles of Wheeling and Point Pleasant, as well as his many skirmishes with various Indian tribes.Throughout the book, Hartley paints a vivid picture of life on the frontier, describing the challenges and dangers that settlers faced as they tried to carve out a life in the wilderness. He also provides detailed descriptions of the various Native American tribes that Wetzel encountered, including their customs, beliefs, and methods of warfare.Overall, ""Life and Adventures of Lewis Wetzel, the Virginia Ranger"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of America's most legendary frontiersmen. It provides a valuable window into the history of the American frontier and the struggles that settlers and Native Americans faced during this tumultuous period of American history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1859 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.