Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier

"Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical novel set on the American frontier in western New York, telling the story of Alfred Haverland, a woodman, his wife, and their daughter, Ina, as they face rising tensions with Native American tribes in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War; the story explores themes of family, survival, and danger in the wilderness when Haverland meets Seth Jones, an eccentric newcomer from New Hampshire, while logging who warns him of impending danger from hostile Native Americans, threatening the safety of his family, especially his daughter which creates anxiety and suspense that drive the characters into a perilous situation.