Description
This vivid frontier narrative follows a mountain man through the rugged Rocky Mountain wilderness, where survival depends on resourcefulness, courage, and an intimate knowledge of the land. Through journal-like observations and hard-won encounters, it captures the hazards of trapping, travel, isolation, and changing relationships between wilderness travelers and the people who inhabit the region. Rich in historical detail and atmospheric storytelling, the book offers an immersive portrait of the independent men who helped shape the American West. It will appeal to readers of Western adventure, frontier history, and compelling tales of life beyond the boundaries of civilization.
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First Published
1962
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Journal of a Mountain Man: Mountain Man Classics by Win Blevins.