In the Old West, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Ruxton, George Frederick Augustus Frederick Augustus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440085668 ISBN 13 : 9781440085666

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

< p>Walk into the real Old West, told through the eyes of a frontier trapper and hunter. This is a firsthand account of the mountain fur trade, where rugged individuals faced Indian attacks, harsh weather, and long, lonely journeys across the plains and over the Rockies.

The book blends vivid landscape writing with portraits of famous trappers, their companions, and the dangers they faced. You’ll meet La Bonte, Mary Brand, Bill Williams, and other figures who shaped a forgotten era, as the narrative follows gritty camps, daring rescues, and the constant push toward the far Pacific frontier. The tone is immersive and focused on the daily life, risks, and endurance that defined these adventures.

• Authentic depictions of trapping, hunting, and of life on the trails.


• Close-knit band dynamics, shifting loyalties, and brushes with danger.


• Vivid descriptions of mountain passes, plains, rivers, and winter camps.


• A respectful, nonfiction portrait of frontier pioneers and their world.

Ideal for readers who love true adventure, Western history, and character-led frontier narratives.

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A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The London ncwspapers of October 1848 contained the mournful tidings of the death, at St Louis on the Mississippi, and at thc early age of twcnty-eight, of Lieutenant George Patrick Ruxton, formerly of her Majesty's 89th Regiment, the author of the following sketch. Many men, even in the most enterprising period of our history, have been made the subject of elaborate biography, with far less title to the honour than thia lamented young officer. Time was not granted him to anybody in a pennannt share a tithe of his personal experiences and strangc adventures in three quarters of the globe. Considering indeed, the amount of physical labour he underwent, and the extent of the field over which his wanderings spread, it is almost surprising he found leisure to write. At the early age of seventeen, Mr Ruxton quitted sandhurst, to learn the practice

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440085668
• ISBN 13: 9781440085666
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible