Camp-fire and Wigwam

"Camp-fire and Wigwam" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a thrilling tale of youthful adventure set in the wilds of Louisiana. The story follows Jack Carleton and his buddy, Otto Relstaub, as they set out to find a missing horse, only to face the perils of the wilderness and the looming presence of Native American tribes, especially the Shawanoes. Starting from their cozy log cabin in Martinsville, Missouri, the boys' quest quickly turns treacherous when they're captured by Indians, which forces them to summon all their courage and ingenuity to escape, survive, and make their way back home, all while developing a deeper understanding of friendship, bravery, and the complicated relationships between different cultures.