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Title: The Lost Trail
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #11151
Credits: Produced by Sean Pobuda
Summary: "The Lost Trail" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel set in the early 19th century that follows the adventurous journey of a young frontiersman named Jack Carleton. The story begins as Jack embarks on a quest searching for his friend Otto Relstaub, who has been spurred into a frantic gallop due to the threat of wild Indians, which was a real danger in the unforgiving wilderness of the American frontier. The book captures the essence of survival, friendship, and bravery against the backdrop of natural beauty and perils. The opening of the novel introduces Jack as he follows a horse's fleeing trail through the forests of Kentucky, tapping into the rich imagery of the landscape and Jack's acute awareness as a seasoned woodsman. As Jack navigates his environment, he encounters a cougar in a tree, highlighting his courage and composure in the face of danger. After a tense confrontation, he moves forward, worried for Otto's safety and suspecting Indian presence. The tension escalates as Jack must hide and strategize his next moves when he unexpectedly encounters Shawanoe Indians. The chapter is steeped in suspense, showcasing not only Jack's skills but also foreshadowing potential conflicts as he aims to outsmart the threats around him. Overall, the beginning of "The Lost Trail" presents an engaging introduction to the trials of frontier life and sets the stage for a tale of resilience and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
EBook No.: 6906
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Dakota Indians -- Fiction
Subject: Missionaries -- Fiction
Subject: Minnesota -- Fiction
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories, American
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Lost Trail
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #11151
Credits: Produced by Sean Pobuda
Summary: "The Lost Trail" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel set in the early 19th century that follows the adventurous journey of a young frontiersman named Jack Carleton. The story begins as Jack embarks on a quest searching for his friend Otto Relstaub, who has been spurred into a frantic gallop due to the threat of wild Indians, which was a real danger in the unforgiving wilderness of the American frontier. The book captures the essence of survival, friendship, and bravery against the backdrop of natural beauty and perils. The opening of the novel introduces Jack as he follows a horse's fleeing trail through the forests of Kentucky, tapping into the rich imagery of the landscape and Jack's acute awareness as a seasoned woodsman. As Jack navigates his environment, he encounters a cougar in a tree, highlighting his courage and composure in the face of danger. After a tense confrontation, he moves forward, worried for Otto's safety and suspecting Indian presence. The tension escalates as Jack must hide and strategize his next moves when he unexpectedly encounters Shawanoe Indians. The chapter is steeped in suspense, showcasing not only Jack's skills but also foreshadowing potential conflicts as he aims to outsmart the threats around him. Overall, the beginning of "The Lost Trail" presents an engaging introduction to the trials of frontier life and sets the stage for a tale of resilience and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
EBook No.: 6906
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Dakota Indians -- Fiction
Subject: Missionaries -- Fiction
Subject: Minnesota -- Fiction
Subject: Dime novels
Subject: Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories, American
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.