Zebulon Pike, Young America's Frontier Scout, Bern Keating, 1965

Who wrote it: Zebulon Pike, Young America's Frontier Scout is a 1965 biography for young readers by Bern Keating, illustrated by Frank Aloise, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. What it's about: The book follows the explorer Zebulon Pike, from his early Army career through the western expeditions that gave Pikes Peak its name, written in the brisk, adventure-forward style typical of mid-century children's biography series. Condition: Red cloth hardcover, no dust jacket, boards lightly worn at the extremities, former library ownership stamps present. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions. Thanks so much for visiting, ❤️ Jess