Off The Reservation: Or Caught In An Apache Raid (1908)

Off The Reservation: Or Caught In An Apache Raid is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published in 1908. The book is set in the American Southwest during the late 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Jack Merrill who finds himself caught up in a raid by Apache Indians. Jack is a rancher who has been living on the outskirts of Apache territory, but he is forced to flee when his ranch is attacked by the tribe.As Jack tries to make his way back to civilization, he encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles. He must navigate the harsh terrain of the desert, avoid dangerous predators, and evade the Apache warriors who are hunting him down. Along the way, he also meets a young woman named Nellie, who is also fleeing the raiding party.As Jack and Nellie travel together, they develop a deep bond and begin to fall in love. However, their journey is far from easy, and they must overcome many obstacles in order to reach safety. The book is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of survival, love, and the clash of cultures between Native Americans and white settlers.Overall, Off The Reservation: Or Caught In An Apache Raid is a classic Western novel that is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the American Southwest and its exciting plot full of danger and adventure.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.

Ellis attended the State Normal School of New Jersey. He would later become a school principal and superintendent of schools of Trenton. He abondoned teaching to pursue a writing career.