Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 139 Ellis, Edward Sylvester 1840 1916 Jayne, R. H. Ellis, E. S. (Edward Sylvester) Ellis, Edward S. (Edward Sylvester) Randolph, Geoffrey Hawthorne, R. M. LaSalle, Charles E. Adams, J. F. C. (James Fenimore Cooper) Adams, James Fenimore Cooper Adams, Capt. "Bruin" Muller, Billex Robins, Seelin Belknap, Boynton H. Belknap, B. H. (Boynton H.) Rodman, Emerson Hunter, Ned Lasalle, Chas. E. Emerson, Edwin The Lost Trail There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #11151 Produced by Sean Pobuda "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 ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dakota Indians -- Fiction Missionaries -- Fiction Minnesota -- Fiction Dime novels Indian captivities -- Fiction Love stories, American Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction PS Text Children's Fiction Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 432719 2025-07-03T09:23:32.663708 text/html 432279 2019-08-08T10:19:58 text/html 218859 2025-07-03T09:23:39.247682 application/epub+zip 225134 2025-07-03T09:23:34.456725 application/epub+zip 225134 2025-07-03T09:23:33.342996 application/epub+zip 385607 2025-07-03T09:23:42.838656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372069 2025-07-03T09:23:38.534713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340941 2022-09-04T03:31:47.431384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407402 2025-07-03T09:23:31.822757 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 407669 2014-10-31T21:10:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21648 2025-07-03T09:23:42.965665 application/rdf+xml 10082 2025-07-03T09:23:33.835710 image/jpeg 2870 2025-07-03T09:23:33.587714 image/jpeg 150309 2014-10-31T21:11:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 153754 2019-08-08T10:20:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 213904 2025-07-03T09:23:32.696711 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia