Outdoor Life and Indian Stories by Edward Sylvester Ellis
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| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
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Outdoor Life and Indian Stories
Making open air life attractive to young Americans by telling them all about woodcraft, signs and signaling, the stars, fishing, camping, camp cooking, how to tie knots and how to make fire without matches, and many other fascinating open air pursuits. Also, stories of noted hunters and scouts, great indians and warriors, including Daniel Boone, Kit Carson, General Custer, Pontiac, Tecumseh, King Philip, Black Hawk, Brandt, Sitting Bull, and a host of others whose names are famous; all of them true and interesting |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Outdoor Life and Indian Stories" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a collection of instructional guides and narratives written in the early 20th century. The work combines practical tips on outdoor skills—such as camping, fishing, and woodcraft—with captivating stories about notable figures in American Indian history. The book is likely aimed at teaching young readers about survival techniques and fostering an appreciation for the natural world and Native American culture. The opening of the collection introduces the exciting concept of outdoor life for young adventurers, highlighting the importance of learning woodcraft skills from Native Americans, who were adept woodsmen. Ellis presents practical advice on various outdoor activities, such as building a camp, making fire without matches, cooking in the wild, and finding one's way by the stars. The text emphasizes the idea that through these practical lessons, young readers can gain a deeper understanding and respect for the environment, while also providing historical context and admiration for Indigenous peoples and their ways of living harmoniously with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America |
| Subject | Camping |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59002 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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