Publisher's Synopsis
The Phantom of the River is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and was first published in 1896. It is a sequel to his earlier book, Shod with Silence. The story is set in the American West and follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Dudley.Jack is a skilled hunter and trapper who lives in the wilderness with his Native American friend, Wolf Ear. One day, while out on a hunting trip, they come across a mysterious figure known as the Phantom of the River. The Phantom is a feared and elusive character who is said to haunt the riverbanks and terrorize the local townspeople.Jack becomes obsessed with tracking down the Phantom and discovering his true identity. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a band of outlaws, a beautiful young woman, and a group of Native Americans who are being forced off their land.As Jack delves deeper into the mystery of the Phantom, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. He must use all of his skills and cunning to outwit his enemies and uncover the truth behind the Phantom's identity.The Phantom of the River is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West. It is a tale of courage, determination, and the enduring power of friendship.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.
