Brave the Wild Trail

by Milly Howard

Alternate cover edition of ISBN 0890843848 / 9780890843840

Florida after the Civil War was one long stretch of wilderness. Men had to struggle to feed and protect their families. Armed with the eighteen-foot bullwhips that earned them the name of "Crackers," these men lived by hunting small game. A great lesson in courage.

Genres: Fiction, Middle Grade

121 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1987

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story is set in the wilderness of Florida after the Civil War period. Follow 12-year old Josh and his family as they run a cattle drive to the southern coast of Florida and face rustlers, outlaws, and wolves.

[Maggie Bowman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly enjoyable

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting. I love that time period