** "Across Texas" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a thrilling adventure story that whisks readers away to the American Southwest. The novel centers on the strong bond between Nick Ribsam and Herbert Watrous, whose health problems spark a daring escape from Pennsylvania to the open landscapes of Texas. When Herbert's father sends word of his ailing condition, Nick learns that his friend will accompany him on a life changing trip to a warmer climate. With excitement bubbling, the boys hurriedly pack their bags and hop aboard a train headed for San Antonio, eager to embrace the fresh air and sunshine. As the pair ventures deeper into Texas, the friends are faced with unexpected challenges alongside colorful characters and exhilarating experiences that mold their friendship and bravery. **

Across Texas
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
** Two friends leave their old lives behind to discover true grit and adventure as they set forth into the vast and dangerous landscape of the American Southwest.
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About the AuthorEdward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
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