MR. EDWARD S. ELLIS’ WORKS.
(Dime Series.)
The author of “Seth Jones,” “Bill Biddon,” “Forest Spy,” “Hunter’s Cabin,” “Oonomoo,” etc., by these works at once established his reputation as the best delineator of Border and Indian life now writing for the press. He was introduced by the publishers of theDime Novels’series to the public, and has contributed to their enterprise works which will be read as long as they are published. Among those already issued are:
SETH JONES; OR, THE CAPTIVES OF THE FRONTIER.
This inimitable story created a great sensation upon its first appearance. “Who is Seth Jones?” was the inquiry from Maine to Minnesota. It was answered by a novel whose sale, to this moment, is unabated. The work is illustrative of life in the early settlements of New York, when the Indian carried terror into many a forest home. It is a story of true beauty and power, with a sprinkling of most delicious humor, and can not fail to please.
BILL BIDDON, TRAPPER;
Or, Life in the North-west. Mr. Ellis here presents a life-like delineation of the life of hunters and trappers in that vast region surrounding the head-waters of the Yellowstone, and stretching away on the Red River trail. Through it runs the thread of a sweet love-story, and the excitement of the rescue of a beautiful white captive from the Blackfeet-Sioux Indians. It is a romance of exceeding interest, and worthy of the author’s fine repute.
THE FRONTIER ANGEL:
A Romance of Kentucky Rangers’ Life. The Frontier Angel is no fictitious personage. Her memory is still treasured in the West among the descendants of those who first braved the savages in Kentucky and Southern Ohio. The author has woven, from her course, a romance of true beauty and power. It has beenverypopular in the Dime series.
NAT TODD; OR, THE FATE OF THE SIOUX’ CAPTIVE.
Though a sequel to “Bill Biddon,” this novel is perfect in itself. The odd Nat here plays a leading part, and carries the readerper forcealong with him over the plains into the fastnesses of the far North-west, whither he pursues ashadow. It is a very odd, and a truly enticing and satisfactory story.
THE TRAIL HUNTERS;
Or, Monowano, the Shawnee Spy. A story of the “Dark and Bloody Ground” (Kentucky) in its heaviest trial, and when very many noble characters came out on the page of history. Mr. Ellis daguerreotypes the life and action of those days with wonderful distinctiveness. The delight inspired by a perusal of such novelty as this is greatly enhanced by the historical accuracy of its delineations.
THE FOREST SPY: A TALE OF THE WAR OF ’12.
For this fine work the author has been complimented by its classification with J. Fenimore Cooper’s best conceptions. It introduces us to a remarkable character—one who played an important and dramatic part in the war of 1812—to Harrison, Tecumseh and Proctor; and while history is verified, it is subordinate to a romance of singular power and interest.
IRONA; OR, LIFE ON THE SOUTH-WEST BORDER.
Texan life, Texan love and Texan character make up the warp and woof of this stirring story. To a leading drama of most exciting nature the author adds many side incidents and events of a refreshing character. The celebratedWhite Steed of the Pampas, for instance, plays his part. An adventure with alligators adds a terrible interest to several chapters. Altogether “Irona” is a very readable romance.
THE RIFLEMEN OF THE MIAMI:
A Tale of Southern Ohio. The “Riflemen” were true sons of the forest, with hearts of fire and nerves of steel, who became the settlers’ hope and Indians’ terror. The author has seized upon a stirring episode of their memorable career to give us a book quite as attractive as any thing which has fallen from the American press since “Leatherstocking” found its way over Europe and America.
THE HUNTER’S CABIN.
This novel is also located in Southern Ohio; the time late in the last century, when the fierce Shawnee and bloodthirsty Delaware carried death along the borders. The events recorded in this work are such as to kindle a fervid enthusiasm in the reader’s mind for the man and woman who braved all to establish civilization in those then distant wilds. A charming love-story runs through the entire narrative.
OONOMOO, THE HURON.
Notwithstanding the merits of some of the works named above, this story is fully equal to the others. It reproduces the noble Huron Indian who plays so prominent a part in the “Riflemen” and the “Hunter’s Cabin.” It is a work of great power and beauty.