Across Texas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2015-05-16