Blazing Arrow: A Tale of the Frontier: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Blazing Arrow: A Tale of the Frontier is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ellis, Edward Sylvester (1840–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Blazing Arrow: A Tale of the Frontier" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely delves into themes of adventure and survival on the American frontier, centering around two young characters, Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards, who find themselves in precarious situations involving wildlife and confrontations with Native Americans. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards as they embark on an adventurous pursuit of a bear in the Kentucky wilderness. The scene is set with Larry trying to outpace his friend Wharton to capture the bear, which leads to moments of mishaps and humorous exchanges. As Wharton continues the pursuit, a tense moment ensues when he attempts to leap across a ravine but ends up tumbling into the violent waters, prompting Larry to jump in to save him, illustrating their strong friendship. Meanwhile, encounters with bears and the threat of Native American tribes foreshadow the challenges the youths will face as they navigate the perils of frontier life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Blazing Arrow: A Tale of the Frontier
- Author credits: Ellis, Edward Sylvester (1840–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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