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BEYOND THE OLD FRONTIER
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
AN EARLY FUR TRADER
FUR HUNTERS OF THE FAR WEST
WHEN BEAVER SKINS WERE MONEY
GEORGE FREDERICK RUXTON, HUNTER
A BOY IN INDIAN CAMPS
THE SOLITARY HUNTER
THE COUNCIL AT FORT BENTON
The narrative opens with a vivid portrait of the untamed lands stretching from the Mississippi to the Pacific, where rugged forts, trading posts, and scattered settlements marked the edge of civilization. Readers are carried alongside the wave of pioneers—farmers, merchants, and prospectors—who brave swollen rivers, hostile encounters, and the relentless hardships of wagon travel as they chase the promise of gold and a new life in the West.
Against this backdrop, the book follows the daring exploits of Indian‑fighters, hunters, and fur‑traders who navigate the raw frontier’s dangers and opportunities. Their stories reveal the clash of cultures, the fierce independence of the wilderness, and the daily grind of survival, offering a window into a world that shaped the nation long before modern comforts arrived.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (525K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Feb 7, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1938
An early champion of wildlife protection, this naturalist and writer helped shape the American conservation movement while also recording Plains Indian history and culture. His life joined field science, advocacy, and storytelling in a way that still feels strikingly modern.
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