Greenhorn on the Frontier

Year of Publication
1974
Publication Type
Novel
Number of Pages or Episodes
209 p.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Frederick Warne & Company
City
New York
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Abstract

Harry Warrilow, 19, and his 23-year-old sister, Sukey, move to the Western Pennsylvania frontier to establish their own 300-acre farm. Rough frontiersmen like Simon Girty, however, challenge their land deed signed by Governor John Penn.

Notes

Mt. Washington is referred to as Coal Hill, as it was then known.

Author Biography

Ann Finlayson (1925-2006), born in New York City, was the author of more than ten books for children. She died in Chester County, Pennsylvania. W.T. Mars (1908—1985), born in Rzesna, Poland, was an illustrator.

Time

1772

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