
A vivid portrait brings to life one of the most daring frontiersmen of the American West, tracing his humble beginnings on the frontier and his early mastery of hunting and trapping in the rugged Rocky Mountains. Through sketches of hair‑breadth escapes and encounters with Native tribes and Mexican settlers, the narrative captures the raw, untamed spirit that defined his youth. The account balances thrilling adventure with a clear sense of his modesty, showing how his courage never eclipsed his humility.
Beyond his exploits as a trapper, the story follows his evolution into a trusted guide for government expeditions, where his keen scouting skills proved indispensable. Friends and fellow explorers, including a famed colonel, provide personal testimonies that highlight his unwavering integrity, loyalty, and kindness. Listeners will find a compelling mix of wilderness drama and a portrait of a man whose moral compass guided him through the most challenging of frontier landscapes.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (421K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2013-01-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1815
A 19th-century American novelist with a taste for dramatic plots, he also wrote a romance centered on Aaron Burr, the man who had adopted him. His books range from domestic fiction to cautionary tales and frontier adventure.
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