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1894 The Lost Trail by Edward S. Ellis Antique American Fiction Book Log Cabin

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1894 The Lost Trail by Edward S. Ellis Antique American Fiction Book Log Cabin

The Lost Trail
By Edward S. Ellis
Published by Cassell And Company Limited: London 1894 1st Edition (Eleventh Thousand)
In Original Gilt Decorated Cloth Bindings With Frontis.

" On a Mexican Mustang is a lively and humorous travel narrative by Alex E. Sweet, first published in the early 1880s and issued here in the rare 1883 first UK edition by Turner & Co. Drawing on Sweet's experiences as a journalist and observer of frontier life, the book recounts a spirited journey across Texas—from the Gulf Coast to the Rio Grande—mixing vivid reportage with comic exaggeration in the best tradition of nineteenth-century American humour. His description of towns, ranches, rough characters, and endless prairie country paints a colourful picture of a region still shaped by frontier hardship, sudden violence, and rapid social change.

Sweet's gift lies in his ability to capture both the drama and absurdity of everyday Texan life. Whether describing runaway horses, eccentric settlers, border tensions, or the peculiarities of local justice, he writes with an irreverent tone that reveals as much about human nature as it does about geography. Though the narrative adopts a light and often playful style, it also offers a surprisingly detailed look at Texan customs, political attitudes, and frontier conditions in the decades following the Civil War, giving modern readers a valuable window into the American Southwest on the threshold of modernity.

As a UK first edition, this volume reflects the Victorian appetite for American frontier stories, presenting Sweet's observations for British audiences curious about life in the far reaches of the New World. Today it stands as a distinctive blend of travelogue, satire, and cultural commentary—an engaging choice for collectors of Texan history, students of nineteenth-century American humour, and readers drawn to lively narratives of the frontier experience."

General wear to covers and spine as shown. Binding is generally solid however text block has sagged within covers. Contemporary prize plate present. Frontis present. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18.5cm x 13cm x 3cm - 378 Pages + Publishers Advertising

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings", "Frontis"]
Region: North America
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to covers and spine as shown. Binding is generally solid however text block has sagged within covers. Contemporary prize plate present. Frontis present. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Edward S. Ellis
Publisher: Cassell And Company Limited: London
Year Printed: 1894
Sub-subject: American Fiction