The Trail of The Badger: A Story of the Colorado Border Thirty Years Ago

Set against the rugged Colorado frontier of the late 1870s, this tale follows two wiry, adventurous boys who find themselves at the edge of two very different worlds—the hard‑working Anglo‑Saxon settlers and the relaxed Mexican community. Their youthful energy and determination draw them into the early efforts to tame the arid landscape, turning barren ground into fertile fields and shaping a fledgling town.

The story opens with a heart‑pounding encounter: a cinnamon bear lunges up a rocky spur, and a shouted warning saves a life. From that moment, the narrator, a bright‑eyed St. Louis schoolboy, recounts how he arrived in Colorado, the bond he forms with his new companion, and the daring spirit that drives them to explore the untamed wilderness. Their resourcefulness and courage hint at the larger challenges of frontier life, promising a lively mix of danger, camaraderie, and the promise of a new beginning.