Bill Biddon, Trapper; or, Life in the Northwest by Edward Sylvester Ellis
"Bill Biddon, Trapper; or, Life in the Northwest" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of William Relmond and his companion Nathan Todd as they traverse the wild and treacherous landscapes of the American Northwest in search of adventure, wealth, and fortune. Throughout their travels, they encounter various challenges, including the threat of hostile Native Americans, the harshness ofnature, and their own misfortune. The opening of the novel introduces readers to William Relmond and his friend Nat Todd, who are lost in the vast Kansas prairie after pursuing an antelope. Stranded and unsure of their whereabouts, they decide to camp out for the night, preparing for the unknown dangers that lie ahead. This section establishes their characters: Nat is depicted as both humorous and timid, whereas William shows determination and resourcefulness. As the story unfolds, the themes of survival, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure are explored, hinting at the struggles they face and the bonds they will forge amidst the challenges of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
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| Title | Bill Biddon, Trapper; or, Life in the Northwest |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Trappers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42057 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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