Kings Mountain - Avon Red-and-Gold, AT-60 Author:Florette Henri British dragoons roamed the Carolinas. Washington could spare no troops to aid the hard-pressed backwoodsmen desperately trying to stem Tarleton's raiders. — Aid could only come from the other side of the mountains, from the perilous Indian country. Recruiting that aid was the task of Reece McDermott, the blond giant who led the local militia. Hi... more »story says McDermott accomplished his mission, but does not mention the violent, mysterious girl who befriended him as he fought against death from English rifles.« less