Mad Anthony's scouts; or, The rangers of Kentucky by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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"Mad Anthony's Scouts; or, The Rangers of Kentucky" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a group of characters navigating the treacherous American frontier during a time of conflict with Native Americans. Two of the main characters introduced early on are Hezekiah Smith, a backwoodsman, and Pat Mulroony, an Irish adventurer, who quickly become friends as they venture through dangerous territories. The
opening portion of the story sets the stage for an adventurous tale, highlighting the dynamic between Hezekiah and Pat as they meet by a campfire in the woods. Their dialogue reveals both humor and tension as they share their secrets and intentions while remaining wary of their surroundings. Suddenly, the prospect of danger arises when they spot signs of potential threats, leading them on a series of encounters with the wild and perils of Indian warfare. As they navigate the challenges of their environment, the groundwork is laid for thrilling adventures and tense confrontations that will test their courage and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mad Anthony's scouts; or, The rangers of Kentucky |
| Original Publication | United States: Beadle and Adams,1872,copyright 1884. |
| Series Title | Beadle's pocket novels No. 61 |
| Credits | David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Abduction -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Indian captivities -- Fiction |
| Subject | Irish -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Flatboats -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ohio River -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68482 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 280 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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