Set during the French and Indian War, this historical novel follows the journey of Hawkeye, a skilled frontiersman, and his two Mohican companions as they guide two daughters of a British colonel through the dangerous wilderness of the American frontier. The group faces numerous perils and conflicts, not only from the war-torn landscape and hostile tribes, but also from a treacherous Huron scout. The novel explores themes of racial conflict, survival, and the fading of indigenous cultures.

"Cold Mountain" is a novel set during the American Civil War, following a wounded Confederate soldier who deserts the army to make a perilous journey back home to his beloved. The narrative alternates between his arduous trek and the struggles of the woman he left behind as she tries to maintain their North Carolina homestead. The novel explores themes of love, survival, and the destructive impact of war on the human spirit.

The novel follows the life of Claude Wheeler, a young Nebraska native who is dissatisfied with his prosperous farming life. When the United States enters World War I, he sees it as an opportunity to find purpose and meaning, and enlists in the army. The book explores his experiences and struggles in the war, his longing for home, and his ultimate sacrifice, providing a poignant commentary on the impact of war on the individual and society.

"Days Without End" is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of an Irish immigrant who enlists in the U.S. Army in the 1850s. The protagonist's experiences include fighting in the Indian Wars and the Civil War, as well as falling in love with a fellow soldier. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and survival in a brutal and unforgiving era of American history.

"The Pioneers" is a historical novel that takes place in the late 18th century in a fictional town in New York. The story follows the life of a retired judge and his daughter who have moved to this frontier town from New York City. The narrative explores the conflict between the settlers' desire to exploit and control nature for their own benefit and the need to respect and preserve it. The novel also delves into the clash between the native Americans and the settlers, and the struggle for coexistence and understanding.

"The Able McLaughlins" is a historical novel set in the 19th century, revolving around a Scottish immigrant family in Iowa. The story follows Wully McLaughlin, the eldest son, who returns home from the Civil War only to discover that his sweetheart, Chirstie, has been violated and is pregnant. Wully marries her to protect her honor, and sets out to find the man responsible, leading to a dramatic climax. The novel explores themes of family, honor, justice, and the immigrant experience in America.