Swift Arrow [Paperback]

Josephine C. Edwards (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997

A large family migrated over from Europe in the early 1700's and settled in Pennsylvania. After some time one of the sons, Marcus Boylan, and his family decided to join others to travel and settle the frontier. Disaster struck when two young boys were stolen by Indians, one being Marcus' son George. This is a true account of his life with this Indian tribe, his eventual escape and journey back home.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Josephine Cunnington Edwards is a woman of no little versatility. She has been a missionary to Africa; has written some 23 books in such areas as missions, history, children, and the home. She has collaborated on three TV shows, and in addition, found time to collect dolls, dishes, Siamese cats, and to do oil painting and to travel. Her home is in Dayton, Tennessee.

Author of Swift Arrow, Reuben's Portion, Unto a Knowledge of the Truth, Bricks for Sale, I Saw Thee Philip, Malinki of Malawi, Kamwendo, Lydia--a Seller of Purple, Secret in the Hayloft, Reuben's Portion, And I John Saw, With An Holy Calling, The Enchanted Pillowcase, and Johnnie, Come Home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Teach Services (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572580801
• ISBN-13: 978-1572580800
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #550,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The same, and not the same., November 9, 2006

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Lightfoot fan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swift Arrow (Paperback)

I remember this book from my childhood 40-some years ago. Though the text is the same, it's not the original publisher. The book is put together more cheaply in this edition; past the cover, it just has a cheesy look to it. I realize that I'm making a subjective statement, and a relative one as well, but overall the book just doesn't have the quality to it that I hoped it would have. Thank goodness the story is still as good as it always was!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for grades 1st-3rd, September 23, 2004

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M. Carey "Matty's Mom" (So. CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swift Arrow (Paperback)

This captivating story has never left my memory for 30 years! It was a favorite "read aloud" at the Christian school I attended and I enjoyed hearing it again and again. Now that I am a 3rd grade teacher, I too will read it aloud to my children! It also falls into meeting Social Studies California State standards with regards to learning more about the American Indians.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Captivating!, July 9, 2002

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Warren Manyara (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swift Arrow (Paperback)

You want a fascinating adventure? This is it. What makes it even better is that it's a true story. Read the book about ten years back yet lots of books later, it still stands as one of my very favorites.