Little Rifle; or, The Young Fur Hunters is a late 19th-century novel by Edward Sylvester Ellis that follows a young boy named Little Rifle, an aspiring trapper in the Pacific Northwest. Set around the Upper Columbia River, the story details his adventures and challenges as he navigates the wilderness, facing threats from wildlife and encounters with the indigenous Blackfoot warriors. The novel explores themes of survival and mentorship, particularly through Little Rifle's relationship with his mentor, 'Ruff' Robsart.
