02909cam a22004573u 4500 68625 UtSlPG 20260610134603.0 m cr n 260607r20221872utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 The red wizard, or, the cave captive Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 95 Release date is 2022-07-28 David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) "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.) Originally published: United States: Beadle and Adams, 1872 Indians of North America -- Fiction Western stories Physicians -- Fiction Indian women -- Fiction Abduction -- Fiction Dime novels Indian captivities -- Fiction Unrequited love -- Fiction West (U.S.) -- Fiction Wagon trains -- Fiction Massacres -- Fiction Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 95 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68625 109429 109429