The Phantom Hunter; Or, Love After Death - Sylvester, Ellis Edward
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"The Phantom Hunter" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a thrilling adventure novel for young readers that was first published in 1895. The book is set in the late 18th century and is based on the myths and legends surrounding the famous pioneer frontiersman Daniel Boone. The novel follows Boone and his friend Simon Kenton as they undertake a dangerous mission to rescue two families from the clutches of a bloodthirsty Shawnee tribe led by the formidable warrior Wa-on-mon, also known as The Panther. Along the way, they encounter a series of challenges and obstacles that test their courage and…mehr

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"The Phantom Hunter" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a thrilling adventure novel for young readers that was first published in 1895. The book is set in the late 18th century and is based on the myths and legends surrounding the famous pioneer frontiersman Daniel Boone. The novel follows Boone and his friend Simon Kenton as they undertake a dangerous mission to rescue two families from the clutches of a bloodthirsty Shawnee tribe led by the formidable warrior Wa-on-mon, also known as The Panther. Along the way, they encounter a series of challenges and obstacles that test their courage and resourcefulness. "The Phantom Hunter" is a sequel to Ellis's earlier novel, "Shod in Silence," but it can be enjoyed as a standalone story. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the frontier wilderness and the perilous conditions that early pioneers had to endure. It also features a cast of colorful characters, both fictional and real, including Boone, Kenton, and the missionary James B. Finley. Overall, "The Phantom Hunter" is an exciting and action-packed adventure story that will appeal to young readers who enjoy tales of daring rescues, frontier survival, and heroic deeds. The book has endured as a classic of children's literature and is still widely read and enjoyed today.
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American novelist Edward Sylvester Ellis was born in Ohio on April 11, 1840, and passed away on June 20, 1916, in Cliff Island, Maine. Ellis was a journalist, educator, and administrator of a school. He also wrote hundreds of books and magazine articles under a variety of pen names. The Steam Man of the Prairies and Seth Jones, or the Captives of the Frontier are two of Ellis's well-known fiction pieces. In other countries, Edward S. Ellis is arguably best known for his Deerfoot books, which up until the 1950s were frequently read by young boys. The most important of Beadle and Adams's early dime books was Seth Jones. Seth Jones is reputed to have been one of Abraham Lincoln's favorite tales. Later, Ellis started producing more important pieces of history, biography, and argumentation. The biography "The Life of Colonel David Crockett," which told the tale of the speech known as "Not Yours To Give," was noteworthy.