In the Old West

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruxton, George Frederick, 1820-1848.

Contributor:

Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931

Series:

Outing adventure library ; no. 1.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"In the Old West" by George Frederick Augustus Ruxton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an intimate exploration of the life of free trappers in the American West during the era of Kit Carson and the mountain men. It vividly captures the dangerous, adventurous lives of these rugged individuals who thrived in the untamed wilderness, emphasizing their independence and the perils they faced. At the start of the narrative, a band of trappers is introduced, camped near the headwaters of the Platte River as they prepare for winter. The characters engage in storytelling about their past adventures, reflecting on their encounters with various challenges, including skirmishes with Native Americans. The setting is rich with atmospheric descriptions of the changing seasons and the hardships of life in the mountains. The opening section establishes a sense of camaraderie among the trappers while foreshadowing the dangers they will encounter, as one hunter expresses concern over the presence of nearby Indian tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-07-19