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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,... Read Full Overview

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"A Waif of the Mountains" from Edward Sylvester Ellis. American author (1840-1916).

""A Waif of the Mountains"" is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and first published in 1900. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Nance Olden, who is orphaned and left to fend for herself in the rugged mountains of the American West. She is taken in... Read Full Overview

Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840-1916) was an American author who was born in Ohio and died at Cliff Island, Maine. Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles that he produced by his name and by a number of noms... Read Full Overview

Experience the thrill of the Old West in Edward S. Ellis's "A Waif of the Mountains," a classic adventure set amidst the rugged beauty of the American mountains. This juvenile fiction tale, steeped in historical detail, transports readers to a bygone era, offering a glimpse... Read Full Overview