Braden, James A. (James Andrew) 1872-1955 creator Fry, W. H. text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Far Past the Frontier" by James A. Braden is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of two young protagonists, Ree Kingdom and John Jerome, as they embark on an expedition to the Ohio wilderness, aiming to establish a new home amidst the dangers of the frontier life. In the opening chapters, they become embroiled in a tense situation involving a notorious criminal named Big Pete Ellis, setting the stage for their daring adventure filled with challenges and encounters with both settlers and Native Americans. The beginning of the story introduces the main characters as they react to the chaos ensuing from Big Pete Ellis's violent assault on a local clerk. The boys, driven by their dreams of adventure and independence, swiftly decide to aid in the pursuit of Ellis after the incident. As they prepare for their journey, they meet various characters, including Captain Bowen, who advises them about the impending perils of their expedition. The duo ventures forth with youthful optimism, unaware of the challenges they will face, including hostile encounters, moral dilemmas, and moments that will test their character and resolve as they navigate the treacherous wilderness. With their backgrounds and motivations revealed, the stage is set for a gripping tale of courage and survival in the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-08-09 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Western stories PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26234 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26234 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133612.0 26234