Across Texas by Edward Sylvester Ellis
"Across Texas" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Nick Ribsam and his friend Herbert Watrous as they embark on a journey through Texas and beyond, exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and the challenges of navigating the wilderness of the American Southwest. Their adventure begins with Herbert's precarious health, prompting a journey from Pennsylvania to seek recovery in the warmer climate of
Texas. The opening of the book introduces Nick and Herbert, setting the stage for their travels. After receiving a letter from Herbert's father that expresses concern for his son's health, Nick is informed that Herbert is to join him on a journey to the Southwest that promises sun and fresh air. The narrative details their preparations and departure, highlighting their friendship and excitement as they board a train and begin their adventure towards San Antonio. As they travel, they encounter various characters, including cowboys and local residents, and face moments of danger and intrigue, suggesting a rich tapestry of encounters that will shape their journey across Texas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Across Texas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ranches -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Texas -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sick -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48970 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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