Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840-1916) was an American author who was born in Ohio and died in Maine.

Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles.

His book "Seth Jones, or the Captives of the Frontier" was first published in 1860.

Edward Sylvester Ellis (1840-1916) was an American author who was born in Ohio and died in Maine.

Ellis was a teacher, school administrator, journalist, and the author of hundreds of books and magazine articles.

His book "Seth Jones, or the Captives of the Frontier" was first published in 1860.