Joseph A. Altsheler 
The Texan Scouts A Story of the Alamo and Goliad 

Joseph A. Altsheler's historical fiction book The Texan Scouts is set during the American Civil War. Ned Fulton and his cousin, both young Texans, enlist in the Confederate army as scouts in the novel. The two boys are the protagonists of the story, which then follows their adventure as they engage in numerous conflicts, acquire information, and develop their scouting skills. They face a variety of difficulties on the road, such as hostile military, treacherous terrain, and interpersonal disputes. While the guys traverse the challenging and sometimes fatal world of battle, the book also examines the themes of loyalty, friendship, and courage. In order to provide a realistic image of the war and its effects on the individuals who experienced it, Altsheler includes in-depth descriptions of the conflicts and landscapes of the American South throughout the whole book. The Texan Scouts, as a whole, is an exciting and captivating historical book that offers a unique viewpoint on the American Civil War through the eyes of two young Texans.