The Phantom of the River

"The Phantom of the River" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a continuation of a prior tale set in the early days of American settlement. The story follows famed frontiersmen like Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton as they face constant dangers. The book opens with Boone and Kenton sensing trouble. They discover that the families they're guiding, the Ashbridges and Altmans, are about to be attacked by Native Americans, specifically the Shawanoes led by a fierce leader called The Panther. The pioneers must use their knowledge and skills to safeguard the settlers from these threats, leading to thrilling and risky situations as they try to avoid disaster.