02666cam a22003853u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000040001122450019001522640051001713000047002223360026002693370026002953380036003215000061003575000031004185080028004495201470004775340045019476530030019926530028020226530025020506530016020756530034020916530027021256530069021528560042022219990017022636906UtSlPG20260610133159.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aEllis, Edward Sylvester,d1840-191614aThe Lost Trail 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aThere is an improved edition of this title, eBook #11151  aRelease date is 2004-11-01  aProduced by Sean Pobuda  a"The Lost Trail" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel set in the early 19th century that follows the adventurous journey of a young frontiersman named Jack Carleton. The story begins as Jack embarks on a quest searching for his friend Otto Relstaub, who has been spurred into a frantic gallop due to the threat of wild Indians, which was a real danger in the unforgiving wilderness of the American frontier. The book captures the essence of survival, friendship, and bravery against the backdrop of natural beauty and perils.  The opening of the novel introduces Jack as he follows a horse's fleeing trail through the forests of Kentucky, tapping into the rich imagery of the landscape and Jack's acute awareness as a seasoned woodsman. As Jack navigates his environment, he encounters a cougar in a tree, highlighting his courage and composure in the face of danger. After a tense confrontation, he moves forward, worried for Otto's safety and suspecting Indian presence. The tension escalates as Jack must hide and strategize his next moves when he unexpectedly encounters Shawanoe Indians. The chapter is steeped in suspense, showcasing not only Jack's skills but also foreshadowing potential conflicts as he aims to outsmart the threats around him. Overall, the beginning of "The Lost Trail" presents an engaging introduction to the trials of frontier life and sets the stage for a tale of resilience and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDakota Indians -- Fiction  aMissionaries -- Fiction  aMinnesota -- Fiction  aDime novels  aIndian captivities -- Fiction  aLove stories, American  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6906  c48901d48901