The red wizard, or, the cave captive by Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Author Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
Title The red wizard, or, the cave captive
Original Publication United States: Beadle and Adams,1872,copyright 1884.
Series Title Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 95
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "The Red Wizard; or, The Cave Captive" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. This tale is set against the backdrop of the American frontier, featuring themes of survival, conflict between settlers and Native Americans, and the complex dynamics of love and betrayal. The story seems to revolve around a young Indian woman and a group of emigrants as dangerous situations unfold, highlighting heroic actions and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces several characters embroiled in tension and conflict, beginning with a confrontation involving a young Sioux woman, a scout named Wash Lawton, and a man named George Parsons. As tensions rise, the scout defends the young woman from harm at the hands of others, showcasing his principles against unnecessary violence. Meanwhile, with the emigrants preparing to camp for the night, danger looms as they are confronted by the realities of their perilous journey. The scene is set for a dramatic unfolding of events that will challenge the characters' convictions and relationships, particularly as the threat of Native American attacks becomes imminent. This dynamic introduction suggests that the narrative will explore themes of courage, morality, and the consequences of one's actions amid the clash of cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Indians of North America -- Fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Physicians -- Fiction
Subject Indian women -- Fiction
Subject Abduction -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
Subject Indian captivities -- Fiction
Subject Unrequited love -- Fiction
Subject West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject Wagon trains -- Fiction
Subject Massacres -- Fiction
Subject Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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