ILLUSTRATIONS
'May the good Lord preserve us! them are Injuns,' said Tim.
"The Indian drew forth a tiny canoe and shoved it into the water"
"We are lost."
KLONDIKE NUGGETS
And How Two Boys Secured Them
By E. S. Ellis
1898
CONTENTS
The Gold-Hunters 3
At Juneau 13
Up the Lynn Canal 37
The Avalanche 47
Through Chilkoot Pass 58
A Significant Discovery 71
The Plotters 80
On Lake Bennet 90
Into British Territory 100
At White Horse Rapids 111
On the Yukon 120
At Dawson City 131
On the Edge of the Gold-Fields 141
Prospecting 151
A Find 159
The Claim 169
A Golden Harvest 180
A Startling Discovery 191
The Trail into the Mountains 200
A Sound from out the Stillness 209
A Turning of the Tables 218
A Lion in the Path 227
A General Settlement of Accounts 236
Conclusion 246
ILLUSTRATIONS
The head and shoulders of a man intently studying them Frontispiece.
Jeff 9
"Roswell, do you know that strange man has been
following us for the past hour?" 33
Catching the eye of the amazed boys, Tim winked 43
The tent-poles were shoved down into the snow 53
All joined in pushing and pulling one sled 65
Suddenly Hardman made a sign 75
"You're a pretty fellow to stand guard," said Frank 85
"Oh, look there! isn't it dreadful?" 97
"We're at the fut of the lake," shouted Tim 105
The current was not only very swift, but the channel
was filled with rocks 113
Tim and Jeff lit their pipes; Hardman sat apart 127
And the three cheers were given with a will 137
"I don't see the use of your harping on that affair," said Hardman 147
"It's gold!" he exclaimed 161
The boys stood attentively watching the operation 175
"I have just thought what Tim's business is at Dawson," said Frank 189
"We have been robbed! All the gold is gone," 195
The tell-tale footprints 203
Watching at the turn in the trail 215
"Hands up, younker!" 223
"We have made a mess of it," was the disgusted comment of Frank 231
Tim and his prisoners 241
"Say, Tim, you hain't any idea of going to college, have you?" 251
THE HUNTERS OF THE OZARK
By Edward S. Ellis
1887
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. An Estray. 5
II. The Tinkle of a Bell. 15
III. An Aboriginal Plot. 25
IV. A Party of the Third Part. 34
V. A Friend in Need. 44
VI. Fred Linden Receives a Message From the Ozark Camp. 54
VII. The Hunters of Ozark. 64
VIII. A Welcome Acquaintance. 74
IX. A Mishap. 84
X. A Struggle For Life. 94
XI. Tramping Southward. 104
XII. A Strange Animal. 114
XIII. A Troublesome Visitor. 124
XIV. A Welcome Ally. 134
XV. "Deerfoot Will Be Sentinel to-Night." 144
XVI. Around the Camp-Fire. 154
XVII. A Suspicious Sound. 164
XVIII. Like a Thief in the Night. 174
XIX. Shawanoe And Winnebago. 185
XX. Another Night Visitor. 195
XXI. The Camp of the Winnebagos. 205
XXII. "Keep to the Trail" 215
XXIII. An Infuriate Shawanoe. 225
XXIV. The Defiance. 236
XXV. The Signal Fire. 245
XXVI. On the Edge of the Prairie. 257
XXVII. A Morning Meal. 269
XXVIII. A Strange Ride. 281
XXIX. A Young Hunter's Strategy. 293
XXX. Terry Finishes His Ride. 305
XXXI. The Devil's Punch Bowl. 316
XXXII. The Terror in the Air. 328
XXXIII. Fred Linden Awakens to an Alarming Fact. 341
XXXIV. The Canoe. 352
XXXV. America Versus Ireland. 364
XXXVI. America Versus America. 376
XXXVII. The Last Camp-Fire. 388
XXXVIII. Conclusion. 400
THE PHANTOM OF THE RIVER
A SEQUEL TO "SHOD WITH SILENCE"
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I Longing for Night
CHAPTER II The Cawing of a Crow
CHAPTER III The Halt in the Woods
CHAPTER IV On the Edge of the Clearing
CHAPTER V Daring and Delicate Work
CHAPTER VI The Right of Eminent Domain
CHAPTER VII A Question of Ownership
CHAPTER VIII By the Way
CHAPTER IX The "Accident"
CHAPTER X At Rattlesnake Gulch
CHAPTER XI Watching and Waiting
CHAPTER XII Carrying the War into Africa
CHAPTER XIII Unkind Fate
CHAPTER XIV The Intruder
CHAPTER XV A Dark Prospect
CHAPTER XVI Simon Kenton in a Panic
CHAPTER XVII A Run of Good Fortune
CHAPTER XVIII "It's an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody any Good"
CHAPTER XIX A Fellow-Passenger
CHAPTER XX War's Strategy
CHAPTER XXI The Phantom of the River
CHAPTER XXII Putting Out from Shore
CHAPTER XXIII The Shawanoe Camp
CHAPTER XXIV The Forlorn Hope
CHAPTER XXV Face to Face
CHAPTER XXVI In the Lion's Den
CHAPTER XXVII The Last Recourse
CHAPTER XXVIII The Return
CHAPTER XXIX Squaring Accounts
CHAPTER XXX Conclusion
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Boone and Kenton.
Jethro in Trouble.
The Phantom boat.
The Missionary's Triumph.
THE STORY OF RED FEATHER
A Tale of the American Frontier
CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
Brother and Sister—The Signal 3
CHAPTER TWO
An Important Letter—Shut in 14
CHAPTER THREE
Caught Fast—A Friend in Need 25
CHAPTER FOUR
The Consultation—On the Roof 36
CHAPTER FIVE
A Strange Visit—Ominous Signs 47
CHAPTER SIX
The Muddy Creek Band—The Torch 58
CHAPTER SEVEN
"A Little Child Shall Lead Them"—Surrounded by Peril 69
CHAPTER EIGHT
Tall Bear and his Warriors—A Surprising Discovery 80
CHAPTER NINE
Nat Trumbull and his Men—Out in the Night 91
CHAPTER TEN
An Old Friend—Separated 102
CHAPTER ELEVEN
At the Lower Crossing—Tall Bear's Last Failure 114
CHAPTER TWELVE
Conclusion 127
DEERFOOT IN THE MOUNTAINS
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
Page
Chap. I. Eastward Bound 9
Chap. II. Lost, Strayed or Stolen 23
Chap. III. The Trail Northward 37
Chap. IV. The Land of the Assiniboines 51
Chap. V. A Welcome Sight 65
Chap. VI. Comrades True 79
Chap. VII. A Mishap 93
Chap. VIII. Enemies and Friends 106
Chap. IX. In the Rockies 121
Chap. X. In the Blackfoot Country 135
Chap. XI. In Winter Quarters 149
Chap. XII. Blackfoot Citizens 161
Chap. XIII. Summoned to Court 173
Chap. XIV. A New Blackfoot Citizen 185
Chap. XV. The Spirit Circle 197
Chap. XVI. The Field of Honor 211
Chap. XVII. A Memorable Duel 221
Chap. XVIII. Discipline in the Ranks 234
Chap. XIX. "Behold He Prayeth" 245
Chap. XX. Light in Darkness 258
Chap. XXI. Homeward Bound 267
Chap. XXII. A Memorable Meeting 280
Chap. XXIII. Lewis and Clark's Expeditions 292
Chap. XXIV. Overboard 304
Chap. XXV. Jack Halloway Again 315
Chap. XXVI. A Temperance Agitator 329
Chap. XXVII. "Good-Bye" 343
Chap. XXVIII. Retrospect 350
ILLUSTRATIONS
Frontispiece: (Color Plate) A Friend in Need
"This Horse Was Whirlwind" 72
"Now, Whirlwind, Run Him Down" 112
Deerfoot Lost in Reverie By the Camp Fire 136
An Ominous Interview 177
A Memorable Duel 224
A Visit From Captains Lewis and Clark 289
"It Was Deerfoot, The Shawanoe" 301
THE LAUNCH BOYS' ADVENTURES IN NORTHERN WATERS
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. A Proposal and an Acceptance 9
II. The Scout of the Kennebec 19
III. At the Inlet 29
IV. A STRANGE RACE 40
V. The Loser of the Race 51
VI. A Warm Reception 62
VII. Science versus Strength 72
VIII. The Lone Guest 83
IX. A Break Down 93
X. At Beartown 104
XI. At the Post Office in Beartown 115
XII. Hostesses and Guests 126
XIII. An Incident on Shipboard 137
XIV. “The Night Shall be Filled with Music” 147
XV. A Knock at the Door 155
XVI. Visitors of the Night 166
XVII. “Tall Oaks from Little Acorns Grow” 177
XVIII. A Clever Trick 188
XIX. In the Nick of Time 198
XX. “I Piped and Ye Danced” 208
XXI. How It Was Done 219
XXII. A Startling Discovery 230
XXIII. Through the Fog 242
XXIV. Bad for Mike Murphy 252
XXV. What Saved Mike 263
XXVI. The Good Samaritans 273
XXVII. An Unwelcome Caller 284
XXVIII. Plucking a Brand From the Burning 296
XXIX. “The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” 307
XXX. A Through Ticket to Home 318
XXXI. Gathering Up the Ravelled Threads 329
ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
None Suspected the Meaning of What They Saw Frontispiece
Like a Swallow Skimming Close to the Surface. 233
“Give Me Your Hand on That.” 292
THE TELEGRAPH MESSENGER BOY
Or The Straight Road To Success
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. On a Log 1
II. The Collision 8
III. The Office Boy 16
IV. A Message in the Night 22
V. In Storm and Darkness 29
VI. “Tell Mother I Am All Right” 36
VII. A Thrilling Voyage 43
VIII. The Cipher Telegram 50
IX. The Translation 57
X. Farmer Jones 64
XI. The Value of Courtesy 71
XII. A Call 78
XIII. At the Grandin Mansion 85
XIV. The Conspiracy 93
XV. An Affray at Night 99
XVI. The Third Telegram 106
XVII. Decidedly Mixed 113
XVIII. Between Two Fires 120
XIX. Baffled! 127
XX. Watching and Waiting 134
XXI. “Lay Low!” 141
XXII. The Battle of Life 148
XXIII. Face to Face 155
XXIV. Startling Discoveries 160
XXV. In the Nick of Time 169
XXVI. Conclusion 176
CAMP-FIRE AND WIGWAM.
By EDWARD S. ELLIS
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I. AT HOME
CHAPTER II. A DOUBTFUL ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER III. WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED
CHAPTER IV. CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES
CHAPTER V. JOURNEYING SOUTHWARD
CHAPTER VI. AN INVOLUNTARY BATH
CHAPTER VII. TWO VISITORS
CHAPTER VIII. A SURPRISE
CHAPTER IX. BY THE CAMP-FIRE
CHAPTER X. WAITING AND HOPING
CHAPTER XI. THROUGH THE FOREST
CHAPTER XII. THE SIGNAL FIRES
CHAPTER XIII. THE INDIAN VILLAGE
CHAPTER XIV. ON THE MOUNTAIN CREST
CHAPTER XV. THE RETURN AND DEPARTURE
CHAPTER XVI. A PERPLEXING QUESTION
CHAPTER XVII. TWO ACQUAINTANCES AND FRIENDS
CHAPTER XVIII. THE TRAPPERS
CHAPTER XIX. DEERFOOT'S WOODCRAFT
CHAPTER XX. SAUK AND SHAWANOE
CHAPTER XXI. CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN
CHAPTER XXII. AN ABORIGINAL SERMON
CHAPTER XXIII. IN THE LODGE OF OGALLAH
CHAPTER XXIV. A ROW
CHAPTER XXV. THE WAR FEAST
CHAPTER XXVI. AN ALARMING DISCOVERY
CHAPTER XXVII. "GAH-HAW-GE"
CHAPTER XXVIII. A PATIENT OF THE MEDICINE MAN
CHAPTER XXIX. CONVALESCENCE
CHAPTER XXX. OUT IN THE WORLD
CHAPTER XXXI. JOURNEYING EASTWARD
CHAPTER XXXII. A MISCALCULATION
CHAPTER XXXIII. CONCLUSION
ILLUSTRATIONS
Jack's Wrestling Bout with the Young Indian
A Narrow Escape
The Signal
Deerfoot's Victory
THE RANGER
Or, The Fugitives Of The Border
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I Zeb and his Master
CHAPTER II The Night of Terror
CHAPTER III Kent and Leslie
CHAPTER IV The Captives
CHAPTER V The Meeting on the River
CHAPTER VI The Raft
CHAPTER VII Lost and Found
CHAPTER VIII The Companion in Captivity
CHAPTER IX Zeb's Revenge
CHAPTER X The Brief Reprieve
CHAPTER XI A Friend
CHAPTER XII Escape
CHAPTER XIII The Captive
CHAPTER XIV The Rescue
CHAPTER XV The Fugitives Flying no Longer
ILLUSTRATIONS.
"Hold! You strike the white man's friend!"
George and Rosalind
"Them varmints," said he, "are playing particular devil in these parts"
There were two horses in the party, and upon one of these Rosalind had been placed
"Ready," whispered Leslie, "you take the nearest one."
"You shoot Indian, eh?" said one, brandishing his knife at the same time
The savages were amusing themselves by ascertaining who could send his tomahawk nearest the body of their captive without touching him
"Does the maiden remember Pequanon?"
Two savages were left on shore
"Yonder is something approaching."
FOOTPRINTS IN THE FOREST.
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I. RETROSPECTIVE
CHAPTER II. A VALUABLE ALLY
CHAPTER III. THE CAMP OF THE STRANGERS
CHAPTER IV. THE QUARREL
CHAPTER V. SHAWANOE VS. PAWNEE
CHAPTER VI. A DOUBLE FAILURE
CHAPTER VII. A DISAPPOINTMENT
CHAPTER VIII. THE FLIGHT OF DEERFOOT
CHAPTER IX. THE PAWNEES ARE ASTONISHED
CHAPTER X. SAUK AND PAWNEE
CHAPTER XI. A REVERSAL OF SITUATION
CHAPTER XII. INDIAN HONOR
CHAPTER XIII. THE TWINKLE OF A CAMP-FIRE
CHAPTER XIV. IN THE TREE-TOP
CHAPTER XV. AN UNEXPECTED CALL
CHAPTER XVI. A STARTLING CONCLUSION
CHAPTER XVII. OTHER ARRIVALS
CHAPTER XVIII. WITH THE RIVER BETWEEN
CHAPTER XIX. JACK AND HAY-UTA
CHAPTER XX. UNCONGENIAL NEIGHBORS
CHAPTER XXI. JACK CARLETON MAKES A MOVE ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT
CHAPTER XXII. A CLEW AT LAST
CHAPTER XXIII. RECROSSING THE RIVER
CHAPTER XXIV. A SUMMONS AND A SURRENDER
CHAPTER XXV. LONE BEAR'S REVELATION
CHAPTER XXVI. AN INTERESTING QUESTION
CHAPTER XXVII. A STRANGE STORY
CHAPTER XXVIII. A STARTLING INTERRUPTION
CHAPTER XXIX. A FIGHT AND A RETREAT
CHAPTER XXX. A SURPRISING DISCOVERY
CHAPTER XXXI. A FATAL FAILURE
CHAPTER XXXII. THE PRAYER OF HAY-UTA IS THE PRAYER OF DEERFOOT
CHAPTER XXXIII. CONCLUSION
ILLUSTRATIONS
An Unwelcome Summons.
A Disputed Point.
A Critical Situation.
The Death of Hay-uta.
THE YOUNG RANCHERS
Or Fighting The Sioux
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I Danger Ahead
CHAPTER II The Voiceless Friend
CHAPTER III Companions in Peril
CHAPTER IV Tim Brophy's Discovery
CHAPTER V Leaving the Ranch
CHAPTER VI "Timothy Brophy, Esq., at your Service"
CHAPTER VII Stirring Times
CHAPTER VIII Starcus
CHAPTER IX On the Bank of a Stream
CHAPTER X Bent Arm and His Band
CHAPTER XI At Bay
CHAPTER XII Facing Westward
CHAPTER XIII In the Fringe of the Woods
CHAPTER XIV Turned Back
CHAPTER XV Missing
CHAPTER XVI A Thief of the Night
CHAPTER XVII Through the Wood
CHAPTER XVIII Night and Morning
CHAPTER XIX A Startling Surprise
CHAPTER XX A Run for Life
CHAPTER XXI Away We Go!
CHAPTER XXII On Foot
CHAPTER XXIII Down!
CHAPTER XXIV The Friend in Need
CHAPTER XXV The Prairie Duel
CHAPTER XXVI On the Ground
CHAPTER XXVII A Good Samaritan
CHAPTER XXVIII The Lone Horseman
CHAPTER XXIX A Break for Freedom
CHAPTER XXX Comrades Again
CHAPTER XXXI The Last Hope
CHAPTER XXXII Away! Away!
CHAPTER XXXIII Bread Cast upon the Waters
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
The death of the faithful messenger.
A hot pursuit.
Tim's fortunate shot.
The death of the Indian.
THE GREAT CATTLE TRAIL
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER
PAGE
I. At the Ranch. 1
II. An Alarming Interruption. 10
III. Just in Time. 19
IV. A Desperate Venture. 28
V. Upstairs and Downstairs. 36
VI. Dinah’s Discovery. 44
VII. Dinah’s Exploit. 52
VIII. In the Mesquite Bush. 61
IX. At Fault. 69
X. A Surprise. 77
XI. Changing Places. 85
XII. On the Roof. 94
XIII. A Dead Race. 102
XIV. The Friend in Need. 111
XV. Vanished. 119
XVI. Cleverly Done. 127
XVII. At Fault. 135
XVIII. An Unexpected Query. 143
XIX. Down the Ladder. 151
XX. “The Boys Have Arrived!” 159
XXI. Through the Bush. 167
XXII. Thunderbolt. 180
XXIII. “Good-by!” 191
XXIV. A Strange Delay. 203
XXV. Heading Northward. 216
XXVI. A Shot from the Darkness. 228
XXVII. Shackaye, the Comanche. 238
XXVIII. A Mishap. 247
XXIX. Old Acquaintances. 258
XXX. At Bay. 264
XXXI. The Flag of Truce. 276
XXXII. Diplomacy. 288
XXXIII. Driven to the Wall. 295
XXXIV. The Flank Movement. 301
ILLUSTRATIONS
PAGE
A Race for Life. Frontispiece
A Startling Discovery. 52
The Last Stand. 264
THE WILDERNESS FUGITIVES
By Edward S. Ellis
ILLUSTRATED
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE.
I. ALONE AND TOGETHER, 7
II. SOFT AND LOW, 15
III. EAVESDROPPING, 22
IV. THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE, 30
V. A LIGHT AHEAD, 37
VI. THE FRAGMENTS OF THE FEAST, 44
VII. THE REPORT OF A GUN, 51
VIII. MR. ISAAC PERKINS, 59
IX. BORDER BRAVERY, 67
X. ON THE RIVER, 75
XI. AN UNFAVORABLE OMEN, 83
XII. FORCED BACKWARD, 91
XIII. NEW PERIL, 100
XIV. DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND, 107
XV. A DELICATE AND DANGEROUS TASK, 114
XVI. IROQUOIS AGAINST IROQUOIS, 121
XVII. AT LAST!, 128
XVIII. THE SOUTHEASTERN SHORE, 136
XIX. THE MOHAWK OBJECTS, 143
XX. THE LONGEST WAY HOME, 152
XXI. A CURIOUS DISCOVERY, 159
XXII. ANOTHER FUGITIVE, 166
XXIII. DOUBT AND PERPLEXITY, 174
XXIV. THE NEW GUIDE, 182
XXV. THE HIDING-PLACE, 189
XXVI. CURIOUS PROCEEDINGS, 196
XXVII. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?, 203
XXVIII. UP AND DOING, 210
XXIX. A STARTLING CHECK, 217
XXX. A MERITED FATE, 227
XXXI. THE MOHAWK EXPLAINS, 234
XXXII. THE FATAL TREE, 242
XXXIII. CAPTIVE AND CAPTORS, 249
THROUGH APACHE LAND
By Lieut. R. H. Jayne
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I Moonlight on the Rio Gila
CHAPTER II Tom Hardynge's Ruse
CHAPTER III Pursued by the Apaches
CHAPTER IV Outwitted
CHAPTER V An Alarming Message
CHAPTER VI The Two Scouts
CHAPTER VII The Cavalry Escort
CHAPTER VIII In Devil's Pass
CHAPTER IX Among the Apaches
CHAPTER X Lone Wolf
CHAPTER XI Surrounded by Danger
CHAPTER XII "The Hour has Come"
CHAPTER XIII The Flight
CHAPTER XIV Pursued
CHAPTER XV In the Solitude
CHAPTER XVI Among the Mountains
CHAPTER XVII A Mysterious Camp Fire
CHAPTER XVIII The Indian Fight
CHAPTER XIX A Terrible Meeting
CHAPTER XX White vs. Red
CHAPTER XXI Friends Together
CHAPTER XXII Anxious Waiting
CHAPTER XXIII The Death Shot
CHAPTER XXIV The Buffaloes
CHAPTER XXV Alone Again
CHAPTER XXVI Capturing a Mustang
CHAPTER XXVII A Run for Life
CHAPTER XXVIII A Great Misfortune
CHAPTER XXIX The Lone Camp Fire
CHAPTER XXX Fighting a Grizzly
CHAPTER XXXI Sleep
CHAPTER XXXII Reunited
CHAPTER XXXIII Closing in
CHAPTER XXXIV Hurricane Hill
CHAPTER XXXV The Sentinel
CHAPTER XXXVI A Desperate Scheme
CHAPTER XXXVII The Two Defenders
CHAPTER XXXVIII Hand to Hand
CHAPTER XXXIX Conclusion
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE WARRIOR HAD NOT TIME TO RECOVER * * * WHEN TOM GRASPED HIM BY THE THROAT.
NED TRIED THE SCARE GAME AGAIN, FLINGING UP HIS ARMS AND SHOUTING
"THIS 'ERE IS A LITTLE ROW YOU KIN SETTLE WITH ME, INSTEAD OF THAT BOY THAR."
STILL NEARER, UNTIL IT APPEARED AS IF HE HAD TO MAKE BUT A SINGLE LEAP FORWARD.
THE FRONTIER ANGEL
A Romance Of Kentucky Rangers' Life
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER PAGE
I. The Night before the Departure 9
II. The Fate of the Flat-Boat 21
III. The Two Scouts 46
IV. The Faint Hope 59
V. The Mysterious Warning 70
VI. The Frontier Angel—The Shawnees 83
VII. The Pursuit of Knowledge Under Difficulties 90
VIII. A Man in Trouble 105
IX. Peter Jenkins—A Couple of Speeches 127
X. In which there is a Future Account of the Shawnees, the Speakers, and Jenkins 139
XI. A Prize Gained and Lost 151
XII. A Mingling of Fear, Doubt, and Hope 174
XIII. Dark 189
XIV. The Attack in the Wood 201
XV. "All's Well that Ends Well." 225
ILLUSTRATIONS
Jim Peterson Questioning the Frontier Angel Frontispiece
PAGE
"For God's sake come and take me off, for they are after me." 33
The Frontier Angel 39
"Onward they poured, shouting like madmen." 45
"Whosomever is on that flat-boat ain't living, that's sartin." 51
"'O Lord, I'm shot,' suddenly exclaimed Jenkins." 81
"Before he could rise the Indians were upon him." 108
"The Frontier Angel gazed calmly on him a moment." 126
"'Mr. Thomas McGable, Esq., I believe,' said Peterson with much gravity, without removing the aim of his rifle." 156
"'Quick! water; she has fainted,' exclaimed Mansfield." 229
"Then die—!" 244
THE LAUNCH BOYS' CRUISE IN THE DEERFOOT
By Edward S. Ellis
Author of "The Flying Boys Series," "Deerfoot Series," etc., etc.
Illustrated By Burton Donnel Hughes
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. Between Two Fires 9
II. Lively Times 19
III. Mike Murphy 29
IV. A Loan to Captain Landon 39
V. A Motor Boat 50
VI. Captain and Crew 58
VII. One August Day 69
VIII. A Passing Glimpse 81
IX. No Man's Land 92
X. The Lure of Gold 104
XI. A Missing Motor Boat 114
XII. In the Telegraph Office 125
XIII. A Slight Mistake 136
XIV. A Friend in Need 145
XV. A Glimpse of Something 156
XVI. On Barter Island 166
XVII. The Man in Gray 176
XVIII. At the Inlet 186
XIX. Not Near Either Bank 196
XX. A Disappointment 206
XXI. A Telegram 216
XXII. Found 226
XXIII. Captain and Mate 236
XXIV. "This Is Where I Stop" 247
XXV. Good News 257
XXVI. Disquieting News 267
XXVII. An Alarming Fact 277
XXVIII. The Cry Across the Waters 287
XXIX. Marooned 296
XXX. A New England Home Coming 308
XXXI. The Man in Gray 319
BLAZING ARROW
A TALE OF THE FRONTIER
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. Larry and Wharton 1
II. On the Brink 8
III. Over the Falls 18
IV. Blazing Arrow 32
V. Through the Woods 42
VI. A Miscalculation 52
VII. A Check 62
VIII. A Chat 69
IX. Turning Back 76
X. Groping in the Dark 83
XI. In a Corner 96
XII. Reversing Positions 109
XIII. A Blunder 116
XIV. Looking On 123
XV. A Hail and an Answer 132
XVI. The Detour 143
XVII. By the Lake 153
XVIII. The Strange Sight 160
XIX. Zany or Lunatic 167
XX. Across the Gorge 176
XXI. A Strange Pursuit 183
XXII. Arqu-wao 190
XXIII. A Serious Question 199
XXIV. The Tracks of Horses 206
XXV. A Singular Meeting 213
XXVI. Footprints 223
XXVII. Red Crow 230
XXVIII. Good News 240
XXIX. Red Crow's Errand 247
XXX. All Together 254
XXXI. The New Route 261
XXXII. The Last Halt 271
XXXIII. Conclusion 278
BILL BIDDON, TRAPPER
OR LIFE IN THE NORTHWEST
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. Out Late at Night 9
II. A New Friend 32
III. The Trapper’s Story 48
IV. The Trapping Grounds 72
V. Conversations and Plans 98
VI. Still in the Dark—The Canoe Again 116
VII. Alone in the Wilderness 134
VIII. Trapping Among the Indians 153
IX. The Buffalo Hunt and its Consequences 174
X. An Awful Awakening 191
XI. The Brigade and an Old Friend 210
XII. Found at Last 237
ILLUSTRATIONS
The Trapper’s Home Frontispiece
page
“What’s your handle, stranger?” 41
“Gave a snort of alarm and plunged headlong away into the droves.” 61
“Looking back saw a host of savage forms.” 79
“In the stern, with a guiding oar, sat a young female.” 93
“I could see his two coal-black eyes glittering plainly.” 145
“Setting up a wild yell, the Indians scattered and plunged after them.” 177
“Without losing a moment, we mounted and struck to the northward.” 203
“A fight! a fight! make a ring for them.” 213
“No less personage than Nat stepped ashore.” 239
“Hilloa, you!” 251
THE CAMPERS OUT, OR THE RIGHT PATH AND THE WRONG
BY EDWARD S. ELLIS
CONTENTS
I The Plotters
II How the Scheme Worked
III A Startling Occurrence
IV The Runaways
V The Way of the Transgressor
VI Sowing Seed
VII One Afternoon in Autumn
VIII Fellow-Passengers
IX Dick Halliard
X A Startling Summons
XI No Joke
XII The Victim of a Mistake
XIII Adrift in the Swamp
XIV Host and Guests
XV The Forest Path
XVI The Plotters
XVII A Brave Exploit
XVIII An Act of Forgetfulness
XIX An Error of Judgment
XX The Baying of a Hound
XXI "Help! Help!"
XXII Hot Quarters
XXIII A Brilliant Shot
XXIV Suspicious Footprints
XXV Up a Tree
XXVI Hunting the Hunters
XXVII A Race for Life
XXVIII A Cry from the Darkness
XXIX A Sad Discovery
XXX A Friend Indeed
XXXI Dick Halliard Is Astounded
XXXII How It Happened
XXXIII Conclusion
THE BOY PATROL ON GUARD
By Edward S. Ellis
Illustrated By Edwin J. Prittie
CONTENTS
I A Prospective Tenderfoot
II Lost In the Woods
III The Hermit of the Woods
IV The Training of the Tenderfoot
V How "Knot" to Do Several Things
VI How Two Millionaires Did a Good Turn
VII On Gosling Lake
VIII The "Instructor In Woodcraft"
IX The New Tenderfoot
X A Few Native Trees
XI A Lesson In Trailing
XII How It Was Done
XIII A Bit of Detective Work
XIV The Story of Johnny Appleseed
XV Other Neighbors
XVI The Sunbeam of Gosling Lake
XVII An "Injin" Story
XVIII The Echo of a World Tragedy
XIX A Queen And Her Subjects
XX What Did It Mean?
XXI How It Happened
XXII Sunshine
THE BOY PATROL AROUND THE COUNCIL FIRE
By Edward S. Ellis
Illustrated By Edwin J. Prittie
CONTENTS
I "He and I Must Never Meet"
II A Slight Miscalculation
III A Strange Occurrence
IV Curious Sights And Doings
V Concerning Certain American Trees
VI A Patriot Martyr
VII Concerning Certain New England Birds
VIII A Council of War
IX An Unwelcome Guest
X A Sudden Separation
XI An Unsatisfactory Interview
XII Groping After the Truth
XIII The Committee of Investigation
XIV The Men Who Laughed
XV The True Story of a Famous Sea Serpent
XVI Zip
XVII Wonderful Work
XVIII A Match of Wits
XIX The Final Test
XX Speed the Parting Guest
XXI Call For Help
XXII Groping In the Dark
XXIII A Fortunate Meeting
XXIV "The Latchstring Was Inside!"
XXV And the Last
A TALE OF EARLY DAYS IN THE WEST
By EDWARD S. ELLIS
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I. PAGE
In the Forest 5
CHAPTER II.
The Boy Pioneer—Deerfoot, the Shawanoe 18
CHAPTER III.
Old Friends 32
CHAPTER IV.
Through the Trackless Forest—The Cause 46
CHAPTER V.
"Shut Out" 60
CHAPTER VI.
The Block-house 73
CHAPTER VII.
The Message 87
CHAPTER VIII.
Opening Communication 101
CHAPTER IX.
Within the Block-house 126 iv
CHAPTER X. PAGE
Flaming Messengers 140
CHAPTER XI.
In Great Peril 154
CHAPTER XII.
"Birds of the Night" 168
CHAPTER XIII.
Shadowy Visitors 182
CHAPTER XIV.
A Mishap and a Sentence 196
CHAPTER XV.
An Unexpected Visitor 212
CHAPTER XVI.
Out-doors on a Dark Night 226
CHAPTER XVII.
The Long Clearing 247
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Fiery Enemy 265
CHAPTER XIX.
The Tug of War 282
CHAPTER XX.
The South Wind 298
CHAPTER XXI.
Conclusion 312
AMONG THE ESQUIMAUX
OR ADVENTURES UNDER THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I Two Passengers on the "Nautilus" 7
II A Colossal Somersault 16
III An Alarming Situation 27
IV Adrift 38
V An Icy Couch 46
VI Missing 55
VII A Point of Light 64
VIII Hope Deferred 73
IX A Startling Occurrence 82
X An Ugly Customer 91
XI Lively Times 99
XII Fred's Experience 108
XIII The Fog 117
XIV A Collision 126
XV The Sound of a Voice 135
XVI Land Ho! 144
XVII Docak and His Home 153
XVIII A New Expedition 162
XIX A Wonderful Exhibition 171
XX The Herd of Musk Oxen 180
XXI Close Quarters 189
XXII Fred's Turn 198
XXIII In the Cavern 207
XXIV Unwelcome Callers 216
XXV The Coming Shadow 225
XXVI Walled In 234
XXVII "Come On!" 243
XXVIII A Hopeless Task 251
XXIX Ten Miles 260
XXX The Last Pause 269
XXXI Another Sound 278
XXXII The Wild Men of Greenland 287
XXXIII Conclusion 301
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
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I.
Birth of Daniel Boone—Fondness for Hunting—An Alarming Absence—A Pedagogue of the Olden Time—Sudden Termination of Young Boone's School Education—Removal to North Carolina—Boone's Marriage—His Children 1
CHAPTER II.
Social Disturbances in North Carolina—Eve of the American Revolution—Boone's Excursions to the West—Inscription on a Tree—Employed by Henderson and Company—The "Regulators" of North Carolina—Dispersed by Governor Tryon—John Finley—Resolution to go West 11
CHAPTER III.
The Party of Exploration—Daniel Boone the Leader—More than a Month on the Journey—On the Border of Kentucky—An Enchanting View—A Site for the Camp—Unsurpassed Hunting—An Impressive Solitude—No Signs of Indians 19
CHAPTER IV.
Boone and Stuart start out on a Hunt—Captured by Indians and Disarmed—Stuart's Despair and Boone's Hope—A Week's Captivity—The Eventful Night 28
CHAPTER V.
The Escape—The Hunters find the Camp Deserted—Change of Quarters—Boone and Kenton—Welcome Visitors—News vifrom Home—In Union there is Strength—Death of Stuart—Squire Boone returns to North Carolina for Ammunition—Alone in the Wilderness—Danger on Every Hand—Rejoined by his Brother—Hunting along the Cumberland River—Homeward Bound—Arrival in North Carolina—Anarchy and Distress—Boone remains there Two Years—Attention directed towards Kentucky—George Washington—Boone prepares to move Westward 34
CHAPTER VI.
Leaving North Carolina—Joined by a Large Company at Powell's Valley—Glowing Anticipations—Attacked by Indians in Cumberland Gap—Daniel Boone's Eldest Son Killed—Discouragement—Return to Clinch River Settlement—The Check Providential—Boone acts as a Guide to a Party of Surveyors—Commissioned Captain by Governor Dunmore, and takes command of Three Garrisons—Battle of Point Pleasant—Attends the making of a Treaty with Indians at Wataga—Employed by Colonel Richard Henderson—Kentucky claimed by the Cherokees—James Harrod—The First Settlement in Kentucky—Boone leads a Company into Kentucky—Attacked by Indians—Erection of the Fort at Boonesborough—Colonel Richard Henderson takes Possession of Kentucky—The Republic of Transylvania—His Scheme receives its Death-blow—Perils of the Frontier—A Permanent Settlement made on Kentucky Soil 46
CHAPTER VII.
Boone Rejoins his Family at the Clinch River Settlement—Leads a Company of Immigrants into Kentucky—Insecurity of Settlers—Dawn of the American Revolution—British Agents Incite the Indians to Revolt against the Settlements 61
CHAPTER VIII.
Comparative Quiet on the Frontier—Capture of Boone's viiDaughter and the Misses Callaway by Indians—Pursued by Boone and Seven Companions—Their Rescue and Return to their Homes 69
CHAPTER IX.
General Uprising of the Indians—The Border Rangers—Attack upon Boonesborough—Repulse of the Assailants—Second Attack by a Larger Force and its Failure—Arrival of Forty-five Men—Investment of Logan's Fort—Timely Arrival of Colonel Bowman with Reinforcements—Attack upon Harrodsburg 79
CHAPTER X.
A Diner-out—The "Hannibal of the West"—Election of General Clark and Gabriel Jones as Delegates to the Virginia Legislature—Their Journey to the Capital—General Clark obtains the Loan of a Large Supply of Ammunition—Erection of the County of Kentucky—General Clark attacked and pursued by Indians on his Voyage down the Ohio—Conceals the Ammunition and delivers it safely at the Border Stations—General Clark marches upon Kaskaskia and captures the obnoxious Governor Rocheblave—Governor Hamilton of Detroit organizes an Expedition against the Settlements—General Clark captures Fort St. Vincent and takes Governor Hamilton a Prisoner—Captures a Valuable Convoy from Canada and Forty Prisoners—Secures the Erection of Important Fortifications by Virginia 85
CHAPTER XI.
Boone leads a Party to the Blue Licks to make Salt—Capture of Boone and Surrender of the Entire Party—Conducted to Detroit—His Captors Refuse to Exchange him—He is Adopted by the Shawanoes—He discovers a Formidable Expedition is to move against Boonesborough—The Attack Postponed—Boone leads a Party against an Indian viiiTown on the Scioto—Encounter with a War Party—Returns to Boonesborough—The State Invested by Captain Duquesne and a Large Force—Boone and the Garrison determine to Defend it to the Last—Better Terms Offered—Treachery Suspected—The Attack—The Siege Raised 96
CHAPTER XII.
The Peculiar Position of Boonesborough—Boone rejoins his Family in North Carolina—Returns to Boonesborough—Robbed of a Large Amount of Money—Increased Emigration to the West—Colonel Rogers and his Party almost Annihilated—Captain Denham's Strange Adventure 112
CHAPTER XIII.
Colonel Bowman's Expedition—Its Disastrous Failure—Death of Boone's Son—Escape of Boone—Colonel Byrd's Invasion—Capture of Ruddell's and Martin's Station—Daring Escape of Captain Hinkston 120
CHAPTER XIV.
Colonel Clark's Invasion of the Indian Country—Boone is Promoted to the Rank of Colonel—His Brother Killed at Blue Licks and Boone narrowly Escapes Capture—Attack upon the Shelbyville Garrison—News of the Surrender of Cornwallis—Attack upon Estill's Station—Simon Girty the Renegade—He Appears before Bryant's Station, but Withdraws 130
CHAPTER XV.
Arrival of Boone With Re-enforcements—Pursuit of the Indian Force—Boone's Counsel Disregarded—A Frightful Disaster—Reynold's Noble and Heroic Act—His Escape 136
CHAPTER XVI.
General Clark's Expedition—A Dark Page in American History—Colonel Crawford's Disastrous Failure and his own ixTerrible Fate—Simon Girty 144
CHAPTER XVII.
Adventures of the Spies White and M'Clelland—Daring Defence of her Home by Mrs. Merrill—Exploits of Kernan the Ranger 155
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Three Counties of Kentucky united into One District—Colonel Boone as a Farmer—He outwits a Party of Indians who seek to capture him—Emigration to Kentucky—Outrages by Indians—Failure of General Clark's Expedition 172
CHAPTER XIX.
General Harmar's Expedition against the Indians—Colonel Hardin Ambushed—Bravery of the Regulars—Out-generaled by the Indians—Harmar and Hardin Court-martialed—General St. Clair's Expedition and its Defeat 180
CHAPTER XX.
The Brilliant Victory of Mad Anthony Wayne brings Peace to the Frontier—Boone Loses his Farm—He Removes to Missouri—Made Commandant of the Femme Osage District—Audubon's Account of a Night with Colonel Boone—Hunting in his Old Age—He Loses the Land granted him by the Spanish Government—Petitions Congress for a Confirmation of his Original Claims—The Petition Disregarded 186
CHAPTER XXI.
Last Days of Colonel Boone—Reinterment of the Remains xof Himself and Wife at Frankfort—Conclusion 201
GENERAL SIMON KENTON.
CHAPTER I.
Birth of Kenton—Desperate Affray with a Rival—Flees to the Kentucky Wilderness—He and Two Companions attacked by Indians—One is Killed and the Survivors Escape—Rescued, after great Suffering—Kenton spends the Summer alone in the Woods—Serves as a Scout in the Dunmore War—Kenton and Two Friends settle at Upper Blue Lick—Joined by Hendricks, who meets with a Terrible Fate 207
CHAPTER II.
Kenton and his Friends Visit Boonesborough—Desperate Encounter with Indians—Proceeds with Two Companions to Reconnoitre an Indian Town on the Little Miami—Captured while Making Off with a Number of Horses—Brutal Treatment—Bound to the Stake and Runs the Gauntlet—Friendship of Simon Girty, the Renegade—Finally Saved by an Indian Trader—Removed to Detroit, and Escapes—Commands a Company in General Clark's Expedition—Receives Good News—Visits Virginia—Death of his Father—Reduced to Poverty—Removes to Urbana, Ohio—Elected Brigadier-General—His Conversion—His Last Days 222
LEWIS WETZEL.
Birth of Lewis Wetzel—His Father Killed by Indians, and Himself and Brother carried off Prisoners—Their Remarkable Escape—Murder of an Indian—Serves in Crawford's Expedition—Pursued by Four Indians, and Kills Three—Escape from the Custody of General Harmar—Wetzel's Hunts for Indians—Assists a Relative to Recover his Betrothed from Savages—Old Age and Death 251
ACROSS TEXAS
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
I. A LETTER AND A TELEGRAM, 1
II. THROUGH TO TEXAS, 10
III. IN SAN ANTONIO, 20
IV. A STARTLING INTERRUPTION, 29
V. A TEST OF ONE'S NERVES, 38
VI. TWO GOOD SHOTS, 49
VII. AN INTRUDER IN CAMP, 59
VIII. BELL RICKARD, 69
IX. DEPARTURE OF THE GUEST, 78
X. DANGER IN THE EAST, 87
XI. STRANGE PROCEEDINGS, 96
XII. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? 105
XIII. AN UNEXPECTED SIGNAL, 114
XIV. A STRANGE ABSENCE, 123
XV. CAUGHT FOUL, 132
XVI. AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY, 141
XVII. THE SOLITARY PURSUER, 150
XVIII. THE SECOND RANGE OF HILLS, 159
XIX. IN THE RAVINE, 168
[iv]XX. REINFORCEMENTS, 176
XXI. THE PURSUIT, 186
XXII. ACROSS THE BORDER, 195
XXIII. A RELIC OF OTHER DAYS, 204
XXIV. A RACE WITH AN AVALANCHE, 213
XXV. THE RANCH, 222
XXVI. BELL RICKARD'S SCHEME, 230
XXVII. WATCHING AND WAITING, 239
XXVIII. THE SOUND OF A PISTOL, 248
XXIX. THROUGH THE NIGHT, 257
XXX. A FIGURE IN THE DARKNESS, 266
XXXI. THE RETURN, 275
XXXII. THE ENCOUNTER, 284
XXXIII. IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS, 291
XXXIV. A STRANGE DISCOVERY, 302
XXXV. THROUGH THE LINES AGAIN, 311
XXXVI. THE DECISION, 320
XXXVII. THE FINAL CHARGE, 329
XXXVIII. CONCLUSION, 337
THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I.
A YOUNG PIONEER
CHAPTER II.
TRAINING A KENTUCKY RIFLEMAN
CHAPTER III.
THE MEETING ON THE BRIDGE
CHAPTER IV.
THE HOME OF JACK
CHAPTER V.
THE YOUNG WYANDOT
CHAPTER VI.
THE WRESTLING BOUT
CHAPTER VII.
JACK RESUMES HIS JOURNEY
CHAPTER VIII.
TRAVELLING SOUTHWARD
CHAPTER IX.
ROYAL GAME
CHAPTER X.
HUNTING THE HUNTERS
CHAPTER XI.
GEORGE MAKES A SHOT
CHAPTER XII.
THE STRANGE CAMP FIRE
CHAPTER XIII.
CAPTIVE AND CAPTORS
CHAPTER XIV.
THE SIGNAL AND ITS REPLY
CHAPTER XV.
ANOTHER ARRIVAL
CHAPTER XVI.
HOW TO CONQUER AN ENEMY
CHAPTER XVII.
A FRIEND AT COURT
CHAPTER XVIII.
CONCLUSION
THE FLYING BOYS IN THE SKY
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. Learning to Fly 9
II. Bohunkus Johnson 18
III. The Aeroplane in a Race 27
IV. Trying for Altitude 36
V. A Woodland Expert 45
VI. Working for Dinner 54
VII. The Dragon of the Skies 63
VIII. The Professor Talks on Aviation 72
IX. The Professor Talks on Aviation (Continued) 79
X. The Flying Boys Continue Their Journey 90
XI. Fired On 98
XII. Peaceful Overtures Fail 107
XIII. Science Wins 117
XIV. Milo Morgan Saves the Day 125
XV. Uncle Tommy 134
XVI. A Mysterious Communication 143
XVII. Called to the Rescue 152
XVIII. Planning the Search 161
XIX. The Aeroplane Destroyed 170
XX. A Puzzling Telegram 179
XXI. Beginning the Search 188
XXII. In Danger of Collision 197
XXIII. The Cabin in the Woods 206
XXIV. On the Trail of the Backhanders 215
XXV. A False Clue 224
XXVI. The Search Renewed 233
XXVII. Bohunkus at the Levers 242
XXVIII. Fired on by the Kidnappers 251
XXIX. Retribution 260
XXX. The Rescue 269
XXXI. Lynch Law 278
XXXII. Mysteries are Explained 288
XXXIII. Where is Bohunkus? 297
ILLUSTRATIONS
The Biplane Forged Bravely Ahead Frontispiece
PAGE
A Fanlike Stream of Light Shot Out 64
In the Center Stood a Log Cabin 194
The Bomb Had Exploded With Terrific Force 262
TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE
OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
Abduction of General Wadsworth, 236
Anecdotes of an early settler of Kentucky, 61
Anecdotes of juvenile heroism, 202
Anecdotes of Washington, 111
A remarkable hunting excursion, 133
Big Joe Logston's struggle with an Indian, 69
Boquet's expedition into Indian territory, 277
Brady's leap, 363
Brant and the boy, 32
Brave deeds of Logan, 245
British atrocities during the Revolution, 340
Captain Hubbell's adventure on the Ohio, 123
Captain John Sevier, 313
Captivity of Jonathan Alder, 270
Close quarters with a rattlesnake, 141
Colonel Horry, of Marion's brigade, 143
Davy Crockett's adventure with a cougar, 56
Deborah Sampson, the maiden warrior, 82
Dick Moxon's fight with the deer, 137
Downing's remarkable escape from an Indian, 120
Elerson's twenty-five mile race, 160
Ethan Allen, a prisoner of war, 229
Execution of Colonel Isaac Hayne, 335
Female characters of the Revolution, 175
General Dale's adventure, 310
Harrison's invasion of Canada and death of Tecumseh, 219
Heroic death of Cornstalk, sachem of the Shawnees, 252
Horrible atrocities by savages, 264
Horrible cruelties by British troops, 297
Horsewhipping a tyrant, 223
Interesting anecdotes of Mrs. Fisher's courage, 352
John Minter's bear fight, 53
Joseph Bettys' bloody career, 291
Major Robert Rogers' adventure, 303
viMarvelous escape of Weatherford, 309
Miss Sherrill's flight to the fort, 314
Molly Pitcher at Monmouth, 172
Moody, the refugee, 286
Morgan's prayer, 100
Mrs. Austin and the bear, 48
Mrs. Slocumb at Moore's Creek, 347
Murphy saving the fort, 18
Nathan Hale's arrest and execution, 341
Proctor's massacre at River Basin, 212
Sargeant Jasper's adventures in the British camp, 153
Sargeant Jasper and the young Creole girl, 88
Simon Girty's attack on Bryant Station, 317
Simon Kenton and his Indian torture-ride, 5
Spirited adventures of a young married couple, 350
Tecumseh saving the prisoners, 309
The Baroness de Reidesel, 183
The chieftain's appeal, 325
The Grand Tower massacre, 76
The implacable governor, 332
The Johnson boys killing their captors, 116
The leap for life, 300
The little sentinel, 197
The mother's trial, 242
The women defending the wagon, 261
Thrilling anecdotes of women of the Revolution, 93
William Kennan's flight from thirty Indians, 165
ILLUSTRATIONS
SIMON KENTON'S TORTURE-RIDE, 2
MURPHY SAVING THE FORT, 25
BRANT AND YOUNG M'KOWN, 33
MRS. AUSTIN AND THE BEAR, 49
JOE LOGSTON'S ENCOUNTER WITH AN INDIAN, 66
DEBORAH, THE MAIDEN WARRIOR, 89
GENERAL MORGAN'S PRAYER, 105
JOHNSON BOYS KILLING THEIR CAPTORS, 121
SWEATLAND'S HUNTING ADVENTURE, 130
COLONEL HORRY'S EXPLOITS, 145
ELERSON'S TWENTY-FIVE MILE RACE, 161
MOLLY PITCHER AT MONMOUTH, 177
THE LITTLE SENTINEL, 194
TECUMSEH SAVING THE PRISONERS, 217
HORSEWHIPPING A TYRANT, 233
THE MOTHER'S TRIAL, 249
WOMEN DEFENDING THE WAGON, 258
CAPTIVITY OF JONATHAN ALDER, 273
MOODY, THE REFUGEE, 289
THE LEAP FOR LIFE, 305
THE CHIEFTAIN'S APPEAL, 322
THE IMPLACABLE GOVERNOR, 337
MRS. SLOCUMB AT MOORE'S CREEK, 353
BRADY'S LEAP, 361
DEERFOOT ON THE PRAIRIES
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
Chap
I. Westward Bound
II. The First Camp
III. Thieves of the Night
IV. An Acquaintance
V. A Close Call
VI. A Mishap
VII. Jack Halloway
VIII. Good Seed
IX. A Battle Royal
X. Whirlwind
XI. Physician and Patient
XII. A Hurried Flight
XIII. A Startling Awakening
XIV. Shoshone Callers
XV. A Question of Skill and Courage
XVI. Wireless Telegraphy
XVII. In the Mountains
XVIII. Indian Chivalry
XIX. A Calamity
XX. Old Friends
XXI. Pressing Northward
XXII. A Change of Plan
XXIII. The Monarch of the Solitudes
XXIV. A Memorable Encounter
XXV. Through the Great Divide
XXVI. Parting Company
XXVII. Down the Columbia
XXVIII. At Last
ILLUSTRATIONS
Frontispiece: Deerfoot and Whirlwind
Daniel Boone and Deerfoot
â?oHelloa!â?
A Battle Royal
The Anglo-Saxon Every Time
The Critical Moment
A Western Monarch
In The Rapids
THE YOUNG SCOUT
The Story of a West Point Lieutenant
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS.
I. THE YOUNG CHAMPION. 1
II. A WELL EARNED REWARD. 10
III. DANGER IN THE AIR. 20
IV. GERONIMO. 32
V. COMPLIMENTS AT LONG RANGE. 40
VI. APACHE CUNNING. 48
VII. A SIGNAL. 56
VIII. MAROZ AND CEBALLOS. 64
IX. MENDEZ, THE SCOUT. 71
X. THE EAVESDROPPER. 78
XI. CAVARHO AND MENDEZ. 85
XII. A CALL AND A REPLY. 92
XIII. THE TROOPERS. 99
XIV. WAITING FOR DAYLIGHT. 107
XV. AN INTERRUPTED FLIGHT. 115
XVI. THE RANCHMAN'S HOME. 122
XVII. THE SHADOW OF DANGER. 130
XVIII. A CRUEL BLOW. 138
XVII. "NOW FOR IT." 145
XVIII. "SEE DERE!" 157
XIX. AN APACHE SIGNAL. 170
XX. ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE. 183
XXI. A GAME OF HIDE AND SEEK. 202
XXII. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? 211
XXIII. WHAT BEFELL MAURICE FREEMAN. 221
XXIV. THE REALITY. 231
XXV. A REMINISCENCE. 241
XXVI. A SURPRISE INDEED. 252
XXVII. CONCLUSION. 265
SETH JONES
OR, THE CAPTIVES OF THE FRONTIER
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
Chapter I The Stranger.
Chapter II The Dark Cloud.
Chapter III The Dark Cloud Bursts.
Chapter IV The Lost Home and a Found Friend.
Chapter V On the Trail, and a Sudden Departure from it by Seth.
Chapter VI A Run for Life.
Chapter VII The Experience of Seth.
Chapter VIII An Unexpected Meeting.
Chapter IX The Chase.
Chapter X A Couple of Indian Captives.
Chapter XI Still in Pursuit.
Chapter XII Pencilings by the Way.
Chapter XIII Some Explanations.
Chapter XIV In the Enemy's Camp.
Chapter XV Maneuvering and Scheming.
Chapter XVI In Which a Hunter's Nerves are Tested.
Chapter XVII Encompassed by Danger.
Chapter XVIII Getting Out of the Wilderness.
Chapter XIX Denouement.
OUTDOOR LIFE AND INDIAN STORIES
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
CONTENTS
Outdoor Life for Young Americans 9
How to Live in the Woods
Making a Camp 10
How to Build a Lean-To
How to Make Fire Without Matches 11
Using the Fire-Drill
How to Get Pure Water 13
The Indian Filter
How to Cook in Camp 15
Utensils and Simple Recipes
How to Make a Bow and Arrow 17
A Safe and Powerful Weapon
How to Read Signs and Signals 19
Indian Signs and the Wig-Wag System
How to Tie Knots 22
All the Best Knots Explained and Illustrated
How to Find Your Way by the Stars 26
The Heavens at Night
What to Do in Case of Accident 27
First Aid to the Injured
The Original Americans 33
The Indian Tribes
The Original Emperors of Virginia 40
Powhatan and Opecancanough
The Great Conspiracy 54
A Wily Chieftain and His Secret
Adventures in New England 61
The Indians and the Pilgrims
The Uncrowning of a King 76
Philip's Adventures and Death
A Man of Mark Among the Delawares 98
Story of Tammany, White Eyes, and Captain Pipe
The Greatest of Indian Conspirators 106
Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas
A Besieged Garrison 121
The Attack on Detroit
A Good Indian 129
Little Carpenter, the Cherokee
A Mighty Mingo Chieftain 135
Logan, the Orator and Warrior
An Indian Demosthenes 144
Red Jacket, the Seneca
Little Turtle 149
First an Enemy, then a Friend
Warrior and Knight 159
Buckongahelas, the Delaware Chief
A Famous Mohawk Chief 169
Adventure of Brandt, the Half-Breed
A Chieftain on the Warpath 176
Adventures of Tecumseh, the Shawanoe
Adventures of Weatherford 192
Chief of the Creek Confederacy
Fighting Against Fate 202
Black Hawk and His War
The Hero of the Everglades 219
Osceola and the Seminole War
Sitting Bull, the Medicine Man 233
The Last Great Indian Uprising
COWMEN AND RUSTLERS
A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges
By Edward S. Ellis
MCMIV
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. A MERRY GROUP.
CHAPTER II. A WARNING FROM THE WOODS.
CHAPTER III. THE FLIGHT OVER THE ICE.
CHAPTER IV. THE REPORT OF GUNS.
CHAPTER V. LOOKING SOUTHWARD.
CHAPTER VI. COWMEN AND RUSTLERS.
CHAPTER VII. THE WARNING.
CHAPTER VIII. GOOD-BYE.
CHAPTER IX. A SUMMONS AND A REPLY.
CHAPTER X. A HOT PURSUIT.
CHAPTER XI. A STRANGE DIVERSION.
CHAPTER XII. THE BACK TRAIL.
CHAPTER XIII. A CONSULTATION.
CHAPTER XIV. UNWELCOME CALLERS.
CHAPTER XV. THE "DOG INDIANS."
CHAPTER XVI. AN UNPLEASANT VISIT.
CHAPTER XVII. A DELICATE SITUATION.
CHAPTER XVIII. A MISCALCULATION.
CHAPTER XIX. THE BURNED RANCH.
CHAPTER XX. THE TRUCE.
CHAPTER XXI. A MESSENGER IN HASTE.
CHAPTER XXII. IMPORTANT TIDINGS.
CHAPTER XXIII. AT BAY.
CHAPTER XXIV. THE PRIMITIVE FORT.
CHAPTER XXV. THE FLAG OF TRUCE.
CHAPTER XXVI. THE UNDERGROUND MISSIVE.
CHAPTER XXVII. ON PAROLE.
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE FINAL SUMMONS.
CHAPTER XXIX. A STRANGE OCCURRENCE.
CHAPTER XXX. THE MISSING ONE.
CHAPTER XXXI. WHY IT WAS DONE.
CHAPTER XXXII. THE HOSTAGE.
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE PRISONER.
CHAPTER XXXIV. OUT IN THE NIGHT.
CHAPTER XXXV. CONCLUSION.
THE JUNGLE FUGITIVES AND OTHERS
A Tale of Life and Adventure in India
By Edward S. Ellis
1903
CONTENTS
THE JUNGLE FUGITIVES.
CHAPTER I. — IN THE SPRING OF 1857.
CHAPTER II. — ON AN AFTERNOON.
CHAPTER III. — YANKEE MARKSMANSHIP.
CHAPTER IV. — FLIGHT.
CHAPTER V. — COMPANIONS IN FLIGHT.
CHAPTER VI. — ON THE GANGES.
CHAPTER VII. — AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
CHAPTER VIII. — MUSTAD.
CHAPTER IX. — SCOUTING.
CHAPTER X. — ALONG SHORE.
CHAPTER XI. — A COLLISION.
CHAPTER XII. — A WHITE MAN'S VICTORY.
CHAPTER XIII. — UNDER THE BANK.
CHAPTER XIV. — THE SOUND OF FIRING.
CHAPTER XV. — GONE!
CHAPTER XVI. — A SHADOWY PURSUIT.
CHAPTER XVII. — ALMOS.
CHAPTER XVIII. — DOCTOR AND PATIENT.
CHAPTER XIX. — ASIATIC HONOR.
LOST IN THE WOODS.
CHAPTER I. — THE CABIN IN THE WOOD.
CHAPTER II. — A POINTED DISCUSSION.
CHAPTER III. — MISSING.
CHAPTER IV. — THE SEARCH BY HUGH AND TOM.
CHAPTER V. — A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM.
IN THE NICK OF TIME.
LOST IN THE SOUTH SEA.
AN UNPLEASANT COMPANION.
A STIRRING INCIDENT.
CYCLONES AND TORNADOES.
LOST IN A BLIZZARD.
THROWING THE RIATA.
A WATERSPOUT.
AN HEROIC WOMAN.
THE WRITING FOUND IN A BOTTLE.
THAT HORNET'S NEST.
A YOUNG HERO.
OVERREACHED.
A BATTLE IN THE AIR.
WHO SHALL EXPLAIN IT?
A FOOL OR A GENIUS.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
THE LAND OF MYSTERY
By Edward S. Ellis
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I. IN THE MATTO GROSSO.
CHAPTER II. A TRIO OF ENEMIES.
CHAPTER III. LIVELY WORK.
CHAPTER IV. HOW IT ENDED.
CHAPTER V. THE NATIVE VILLAGE.
CHAPTER VI. ALONG THE FOREST PATH.
CHAPTER VI. DESPERATE WORK.
CHAPTER VIII. THE LAND OF MYSTERY.
CHAPTER IX. A NATIVE HERCULES.
CHAPTER X. DOUBLE-GUARDED.
CHAPTER XI. A MYSTIFIED SENTINEL.
CHAPTER XII. TO THE DEATH.
CHAPTER XIII. A CHANGE OF CAMP.
CHAPTER XIV. A STRANGE ENCOUNTER.
CHAPTER XV. ZIFFAK.
CHAPTER XVI. THE LAND OF THE MURHAPAS.
CHAPTER XVII. THE NEW ALLY.
CHAPTER XVIII. THE NICK OF TIME.
CHAPTER XIX. THE JOURNEY'S END.
CHAPTER XX. AT THE MURHAPA VILLAGE.
CHAPTER XXI. HAFFGO, KING OF THE MURHAPAS.
CHAPTER XXII. ARIEL THE BEAUTIFUL.
CHAPTER XXIII. THE SHADOW OF DANGER.
CHAPTER XXIV. YOUNG LOVE'S DREAM.
CHAPTER XXV. ZIFFAK'S BLOW.
CHAPTER XXVI. THE FLIGHT.
CHAPTER XXVII. SHUT IN.
CHAPTER XXVIII. BESIEGERS AND BESIEGED.
CHAPTER XXIX. ACROSS THE LAKE.
CHAPTER XXX. A GUESS.
CHAPTER XXXI. A DESPERATE SCHEME.
CHAPTER XXXII. THE BURNING MOUNTAIN.
CHAPTER XXXIII. THE PURSUERS.
CHAPTER XXXIV. WATCHING AND WAITING.
CHAPTER XXXV. THE CAVERN OF DIAMONDS.
CHAPTER XXXVI. PURSUERS AND PURSUED.
CHAPTER XXXVII. AT BAY.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE POISONED ARROW.
CHAPTER XXXIX. CONCLUSION.