Edward Sylvester Ellis
Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author.
The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer With Sketches of Simon Kenton, Lewis Wetzel, and Other Leaders in the Settlement of the West
Witness the transformation of a young hunter into a legendary explorer as he navigates the dangerous and untamed wilderness of early America.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Daughter of the Chieftain : the Story of an Indian Girl
** Amidst the chaos of war, two young girls from vastly different worlds forge an unlikely friendship that could either bridge divides or become another casualty of conflict.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Thomas Jefferson, a Character Sketch
** Witness the journey of a Virginia gentleman turned revolutionary leader who shaped a nation while grappling with the complexities of freedom and power.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Great Cattle Trail
** When a young Texan joins a cattle drive, he must confront dangerous Comanche Indians and other trials of the Old West, where bravery and skill are the only way to survive.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Star of India
Amidst rising conflict in 1850's India, a surgeon races to reach his love while navigating a dangerous landscape of impending revolt.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The red wizard, or, the cave captive
On the American frontier, a scout's honor clashes with looming threats as loyalty and survival determine the fate of a young woman and a wagon train.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
In the Pecos Country
Driven by dreams of a new existence, courageous settlers are tested when they encounter a fierce Apache chief who threatens to destroy their hopes for a peaceful future.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Footprints in the Forest
A daring quest through treacherous forests unfolds as two friends risk everything to save another from the clutches of a fierce Native American tribe.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Boy Miners; Or, The Enchanted Island, A Tale of the Yellowstone Country
In the gold-rich lands of the American West, three young miners find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Mohave Indians as they seek their fortunes.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier
In the post-Revolutionary War wilderness, a woodman and his family face impending danger when local tribes threaten to tear them apart.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Flying Boys in the Sky
A young man's aspirations take flight as he navigates the skies with a skilled mentor and a quirky friend, facing challenges and embracing the thrill of early aviation.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Cowmen and Rustlers: A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges
On the frosty Wyoming ranges, youthful joy turns to peril as rustlers and the wilderness threaten a family's peaceful existence.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Through Forest and Fire Wild-Woods Series No. 1
A spirited boy must find courage and resilience when his sister goes missing in the forest, forcing him to face the wilderness and his own fears head-on.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
A Waif of the Mountains
In a blizzard-swept mining camp, the arrival of one small girl transforms a group of rugged miners into a caring community.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Ned in the Block-House: A Tale of Early Days in the West
In the Kentucky wilderness, two young friends and a Shawanoe youth must rely on their courage and mutual support to survive attacks and reach safety.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Wilderness Fugitives
Fleeing a bloody massacre, three young survivors and a mysterious Mohawk scout must outwit their pursuers while navigating a perilous landscape during a country's fight for freedom.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Klondike Nuggets, and How Two Boys Secured Them
Bound by friendship and the allure of gold, two young boys and their older companion brave the dangerous Klondike in a race to strike it rich before greed and deception can steal their dreams.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Alden the Pony Express rider : $b or, Racing for life
In the untamed West, a young man's quest adventure leads him into a world of daring riders, dangerous rivalries, and the true test of friendship.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Wetzel, the Scout; or, The Captives of the Wilderness
In a dangerous land of conflict, heroes rise to protect their families and fight for survival against the odds.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
The Boy Patrol on Guard
Lost in the woods and eager for adventure, a young boy's journey to join the Boy Scouts transforms into a lesson of friendship, guidance, and self-discovery with the help of a wise old man.
By Edward Sylvester Ellis