"The Lost Trail" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is an adventure story set in the early 1800s, telling the tale of Jack Carleton, a young man of the Kentucky woods hoping to find his friend, Otto Relstaub. Otto was last seen fleeing from a dangerous wilderness that threatened with an Indian attack; Jack courageously sets into the unforgiving expanse, illustrating a time when survival and friendship were key in the vast landscape. The novel opens with an atmosphere rich in visuals and a suspenseful tone as Jack must navigate through the forest and encounters a lurking cougar, highlighting his courage in the face of danger; Jack's journey becomes more difficult when he encounters a band of Shawanoe Indians, causing even more suspense and setting the stage for upcoming danger. "The Lost Trail" immediately creates a sense of resilience and adventure.

The Lost Trail
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
In the early American frontier, a brave young frontiersman embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous forests, seeking to rescue his friend from the looming threats of both wild beasts and hostile tribes.
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About the AuthorEdward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
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