Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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"Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds on the American frontier and centers around Alfred Haverland, a woodman who lives in a remote area of western New York with his wife and daughter, Ina. As tensions rise with local Native American tribes following the Revolutionary War, the narrative explores themes of survival, danger, and family
amidst a backdrop of wilderness and conflict. The opening of the book introduces us to Alfred Haverland, a hardworking and strong man, as he is engaged in logging in the depths of the forest when he encounters a newcomer, Seth Jones, who presents himself as an eccentric fellow from New Hampshire. The two quickly form a friendship, but Haverland's sense of security is shaken when Jones warns him about the rising threat of hostile Indians, suggesting that they might target his family. As Haverland and Jones navigate their growing concerns, it becomes evident that danger is imminent, leading to the potential abduction of Haverland's daughter. This suspenseful setup establishes a gripping premise as the characters are thrust into peril, driving the story forward with tension and urgency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Seth Jones; or, The Captives of the Frontier |
| Credits |
Produced by Craig Kirkwood, Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library at digital.lib.niu.edu/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Indian captivities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mohawk Indians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58422 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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