"The Boy Hunters of Kentucky" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a captivating tale set in the wilds of Kentucky, following the adventures of young Jack Gedney. This story provides a glimpse into frontier life through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy, as he learns to hunt and survive in the wilderness. Jack's journey begins with a rifle, a gift that marks his entry into a world of both thrilling hunts and looming dangers. With his father's guidance, he prepares to face challenges from the land and its inhabitants, setting the stage for exciting encounters and tests of courage.

The Boy Hunters of Kentucky
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
In the Kentucky wilderness, a young boy embraces the thrill of the hunt, unaware of the dangers and adventures that await him as he comes of age.
Summary
About the AuthorEdward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing

Ned in the Block-House: A Tale of Early Days in the West
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

Jack the Young Trapper: An Eastern Boy's Fur Hunting in the Rocky Mountains
By George Bird Grinnell

The Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky
By Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

Little Rifle; or, The Young Fur Hunters
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

With Boone on the frontier : $b Or, The pioneer boys of old Kentucky
By Edward Stratemeyer

The Boy from Hollow Hut A Story of the Kentucky Mountains
By Isla May Mullins
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author

1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described Adapted to Private Schools, High Schools and Academies
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

The Star of India
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

Thomas Jefferson, a Character Sketch
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

Deerfoot in The Mountains
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

Adrift in the Wilds; Or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys
By Edward Sylvester Ellis

The Riflemen of the Miami
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category

The Lost Princess of Oz
By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

The Demon Trapper of Umbagog: A Thrilling Tale of the Maine Forests
By Daniel P. (Daniel Pierce) Thompson

Plain Tales of the North
By Thierry Mallet

The Crimson West
By Alex Philip

The Heart of Unaga
By Ridgwell Cullum

Boy Scouts in an Airship; Or, The Warning from the Sky
By G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson
Account Required
You need an account to complete this action.