The Roundup: Or Geronimo's Last Raid (1908)

The Roundup: Or Geronimo�������s Last Raid is a historical novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published in 1908. The book is set in the American West in the late 1800s and tells the story of the final battle between the Apache warrior Geronimo and the U.S. Army.The novel begins with Geronimo's escape from a reservation in Arizona with a group of followers. The U.S. Army, led by General George Crook, sets out to capture Geronimo and his band of warriors. The story follows the army's pursuit of Geronimo through the rugged terrain of the Southwest, including the mountains and deserts of Arizona and New Mexico.As the chase continues, tensions rise between the soldiers and the Apache, and the novel explores the complex relationships between the different groups involved in the conflict. The book also delves into the personal struggles of the characters, including Geronimo's desire to protect his people and the soldiers' conflicting feelings about the war.The Roundup: Or Geronimo�������s Last Raid is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the American West, Native American history, or military history.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.