Adventure and survival story from the edge of the American frontier, told with vivid detail and firsthand memory.
This memoir follows a man’s journey from a Kentucky upbringing to life on steamers, across the Nebraska plains, and into the heart of the wild West. It blends personal missteps, hard lessons, and close calls as the author witnesses the warlike spirit and the rough justice of frontier life.
- Hectic times on riverboats, learning bookkeeping, and rising to a mate’s position
- Explosive frontier schemes, stampedes, and the dangers of living near war-torn lands
- Open plains, droughts, fires, and the perilous race to claim homesteads
- Historic clashes and encounters with Indian tribes, outlaws, and cavalry
Ideal for readers of frontier memoirs and history lovers who want a grounded, personal view of the 19th‑century American West.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a first-hand account of the author's thirty years spent on the American frontier in the late 1800s. Providing a unique perspective on the end of the Wild West era, it presents a series of thrilling stories involving gold rushes, Indian fights, and the adventures of the iconic figures who inhabited the untamed lands of the time. Sharing insights from a life lived amidst cowboys, miners, and Native American tribes during a transformative era of American history, the author delves into the complex dynamics between settlers and indigenous populations, and the struggles and triumphs experienced while forging a new society on the ever-changing frontier. This collection of tales provides an immersive experience and unveils the harsh realities and profound humanity that defined the American frontier. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331544463_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331544463
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331544463
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)