Outdoor Life and Indian Stories Making open air life attractive to young Americans by telling them all about woodcraft, signs and signaling, the stars, fishing, camping, camp cooking, how to tie knots and how to make fire without matches, and many other fascinating open air pursuits. Also, stories of noted hunters and scouts, great indians and warriors, including Daniel Boone, Kit Carson, General Custer, Pontiac, Tecumseh, King Philip, Black Hawk, Brandt, Sitting Bull, and a host of others whose names are famous; all of them true and interesting

"Outdoor Life and Indian Stories" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a blend of hands-on outdoor education and gripping tales that seeks to inspire young readers with the spirit of adventure. It offers practical advice on woodcraft, stargazing, camping, and other essential wilderness skills, emphasizing the knowledge passed down from Native Americans. Interwoven with these lessons are exciting accounts of famous hunters, scouts, and Native American leaders like Daniel Boone, Kit Carson, Pontiac, and Sitting Bull, bringing history to life. The overall tone of the book sparks interest in the outdoors, providing both the know-how for surviving in nature and the thrilling stories of those who lived closely with it.