The Great Cattle Trail

Edward Sylvester Ellis's *The Great Cattle Trail* follows eighteen-year-old Avon Burnet, an exceptional horseman who navigates the untamed plains of Western Texas on his magnificent mustang, Thunderbolt. When danger threatens his uncle's ranch, Avon finds himself thrust into a perilous adventure that tests his courage, wit, and horsemanship in ways he never imagined. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War frontier, this classic young adult adventure captures the spirit of the Old West with vivid encounters across prairie and mesquite, unexpected alliances, and confrontations with formidable foes. Ellis masterfully weaves themes of loyalty, bravery, and coming of age throughout the story, as Avon faces moral challenges and physical dangers that force him to grow beyond his years. *The Great Cattle Trail* is the first book in Ellis's Forest and Prairie Series, transporting listeners to a frontier world of genuine risk and discovery. Perfect for fans of historical adventure fiction and those seeking an authentic tale of young heroism in America's Wild West era, this audiobook delivers the gripping action and character depth that made Ellis one of the nineteenth century's most beloved storytellers for young audiences.