The First of the Hoosiers

The First of the Hoosiers is a historical novel written by George Cary Eggleston. The story is set in the early 19th century in the newly formed state of Indiana. The novel follows the life of a young man named Henry Chatillon, who is the son of a French trader and a Native American woman. Henry grows up in a small frontier town and becomes friends with a group of settlers who are trying to establish a community in the wilderness.As Henry grows older, he becomes a skilled hunter and trapper, and he is eventually hired by the famous American explorer, General William Clark. Henry accompanies Clark on several expeditions, including the famous Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific Northwest.The novel also explores the relationships between the settlers and the Native American tribes who lived in the area. Henry's mixed heritage allows him to bridge the gap between the two cultures, but he also faces challenges and conflicts as he tries to navigate the complex social and political landscape of the time.Overall, The First of the Hoosiers is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life on the American frontier in the early 19th century. It combines historical accuracy with a compelling narrative and memorable characters, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.1903. Eggleston, noted for both his fiction and nonfiction work, was a native of Indiana but threw in his lot with the Confederacy, serving on the staff of General J.E.B. Stuart in the First Virginia Cavalry and later as a Sergeant with an artillery battery in South Carolina. The First of the Hoosiers is the reminiscences of Edward Eggleston and of that Western life which he, first of all men, celebrated in literature and made famous. George Eggleston offers a study of his father, Edward Eggleston, clergyman, novelist, and historian who realistically portrayed various sections of the U.S. in such books as The Hoosier School-Master. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.