Six mois dans les Montagnes-Rocheuses

A vivid travelogue transports listeners to the untamed peaks and valleys of the Rocky Mountains in the late nineteenth century. The narrator, a seasoned journalist and former mayor, sets out on a six‑month trek through Colorado, Utah and New Mexico, driven by a mix of curiosity, health concerns and a desire to trace the footsteps of earlier French‑Canadian pioneers. Along rugged passes he encounters striking landscapes, isolated settlements and unexpected relics that hint at a forgotten presence in the western wilderness.

Interwoven with the journey are lively anecdotes, historical footnotes and lively observations on geology, flora and the lives of the hardy locals he meets. The account is punctuated by detailed illustrations and a handy itinerary map that bring the expedition to life. Listeners will feel the pull of the unknown as the explorer’s keen eye and spirited humor illuminate a region still largely mysterious to his contemporaries.