Seth Jones; Or, The Captives of the Frontier
1860
Adventure, American Literature
Seth Jones; Or, The Captives of the Frontier is a historical novel by Edward Sylvester Ellis, first published in 1860. Set in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, it follows Alfred Haverland, a woodman in western New York, as he faces rising tensions with local Native American tribes. The story explores themes of survival and family amidst the dangers of frontier life, particularly focusing on the threat of abduction faced by Haverland's daughter, Ina. This juvenile fiction work provides insight into the challenges of pioneer life and the complexities of Indian captivities during this era.
