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Old Ruff, the Trapper; or, The Young Fur-Hunters

Old Ruff, the Trapper; or, The Young Fur-Hunters

Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Old Ruff, the Trapper; or, The Young Fur-Hunters is a late 19th-century novel by Edward Sylvester Ellis. The story follows young Harry Northend as he searches for his promised bride, Little Rifle, in the perilous wilderness of Oregon. Along the way, he faces various dangers, including Blackfoot Indians, and seeks the assistance of the seasoned trapper Old Ruff Robsart. This adventure novel highlights themes of bravery and survival in the American frontier.

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