Across Texas

Name: Across Texas
Author: Edward Sylvester Ellis

By Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Adventure American Literature

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The narrative follows Nick Ribsam and his friend Herbert Watrous as they travel to Texas after a letter and telegram prompt a change of plans. Their journey moves from San Antonio into frontier country where camping, rifle practice, and tense encounters escalate into pursuit across borders, strange discoveries, and narrow escapes including avalanches and night marches. Along the way alliances are tested, schemes are revealed, reinforcements arrive, and negotiations lead to a climactic charge and an ultimate resolution that restores order and closes the adventure.

About the Author

Edward Sylvester Ellis

Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author known for his prolific contributions to juvenile literature in the late 19th century. He wrote adventure stories that captivated young readers, often set against the backdrop of the American frontier and wilderness. His notable works include "A Waif of the Mountains" and "Adrift in the Wilds; Or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys," which reflect themes of survival and exploration. Ellis's writing is characterized by its engaging narratives and moral lessons, making him a significant figure in the genre of boys' adventure fiction during his time.