The Matchlock Gun
by Walter D. Edmonds Author
(From Amazon): In 1756, New York State was still a British colony, and the French and the Indians were constant threats to Edward and his family. When his father was called away to watch for a raid from the north, only Edward was left to protect Mama and little Trudy. His father had shown him how to use the huge matchlock gun, an old Spanish gun that was twice as long as he was, but would Edward be able to handle it if trouble actually came? This classic, first published in 1941, has an updated, kid-friendly format that includes the original black-and-white illustrations.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 978-0698116801
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 10
- Pages
- 80
- Suggested Grades
- 3rd - 6th
- Geographical Setting
- New York
- Historical Setting
- 1756 - 1756
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Edition
- Reprint
- Copyright
- 1998
- Written
- 1941
Chapters
- 1 The Spanish Gun
- 2 In the Loft
- 3 The Small Fields
- 4 Indian Fires
- 5 Loading the Gun
- 6 Edward's Orders
- 7 Indians on the Farm
- 8 Ateoord!
- 9 Firing the Gun
- 10 The Militia Return
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Reviewed by Parent/Teacher
Captivating "true" story - my son enjoyed this book in second grade. Descriptions of Indian attacks may be too intense for sensitive readers. Boys especially will be interested in the fact that this young lad has to use the gun to defend his family. Could be a read-aloud or read-on-your-own for skilled readers.