A Waif Of The Mountains (1900) - Edward Sylvester Ellis - Bog

A Waif of the Mountains is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published in 1900. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Dick Leslie, who is orphaned and left to fend for himself in the rugged mountains of Colorado. Despite his difficult circumstances, Dick is a resourceful and determined character who learns to survive in the wilderness and make friends with the animals that inhabit it.As the story progresses, Dick encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous predators, harsh weather conditions, and hostile humans. He also meets a number of other characters who help him along the way, including a kind-hearted rancher and his daughter, as well as a group of Native Americans who teach him valuable skills and knowledge.Throughout the novel, Ellis paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty of the Colorado mountains, as well as the harsh realities of life in the wilderness. He also explores themes of resilience, self-reliance, and the importance of community and human connection.Overall, A Waif of the Mountains is a timeless adventure story that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters, vivid descriptions, and thrilling plot.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.