Publisher's Synopsis
The Minute Boys of the Mohawk Valley is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis. The story is set in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolution and follows the adventures of three young boys who become involved in the war effort. The main characters are Jack, Dick, and Harry, who are all under the age of sixteen and eager to help their country. The boys join the local militia and become known as the Minute Boys, a group of young volunteers who are ready to fight at a moment's notice. The story is filled with action, adventure, and historical details about the American Revolution. The Minute Boys of the Mohawk Valley is a great book for young readers who are interested in history and enjoy exciting stories.At that moment, while we were making the air ring with our shouts of triumph, I saw a figure emerge from that sinister pile of dead and maimed and come limpingly in the direction of the fort, moving evidently with great effort and slowly.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.
