Two Arrows is the name of one of the heroes, a young brave of the Nez Perce Indians, whose pluck and foresight, even at fifteen, serves to rescue a band of his tribe from starvation. The other hero is a white boy, "Yell O Pine," or, "Yellow Pine," as his friends call him. He has come to the far West with a mining expedition. The lives of these two boys cross continually as they search for game, etc.
William Osborn Stoddard first published work was in 1869. He wrote both poetry and fiction, ultimately producing over a hundred books, including 76 books for adults and young adults. Stoddard was born at Homer, Courtland Co., New York. His parents were Prentice S. and Sarah (Osborn) Stoddard. Stoddard attended the University of Rochester, where he graduated cum laude. On 25 Jul 1870 Stoddard married Susan Eagleson Cooper; they had five children. Stoddard died in Madison, New Jersey.
