The Ranger; Or The Fugitives of the Border

The Ranger; Or The Fugitives of the Border is a Western novel by E. S. Ellis first published 1911. A fantastic example of classic Western fiction this novel is highly recommended for all lovers of the genre. Edward Sylvester Ellis (11 April 1840 - 20 June 1916) was a popular American writer of Western fiction. His 1860 novel Seth Jones or The Captives of the Frontier is considered to have jump-started the dime novel phenomenon it alone selling over 500000 copies. Internationally Ellis was best known for his Deerfoot novels which were read widely by young boys until the 1950s. Other notable works by this author include: The Steam Man of the Prairies (1860) The Rival Hunters (1975) and The Life of Colonel Davis Crockett (1884). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction and biography of the author.