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A fascinating account of the Old West as told to the author by a 90-year-old Navajo Indian named Juan de Dios. A mixture of big-game hunting and Southwestern Americana.
More than 30 paintings and drawings by artist-adventurers who traveled West in the 1800s illustrate Freedman's vivid account of the Great Plains Indians' buffalo hunts. Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten.
Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains is autobiographical account of Captain William F. Drannan, Scouts Chief. The author has narrated in his own blunt way the incidents of his life in the West. He starts out with the most notable events of his boyhood days, then come his flight and a trip, to St. Louis, hundreds of miles on foot, his accidental meeting with that most eminent man of his class, Kit Carson. The author also gives sketches of the springing into existence of many of the noted cities of the West, and the incidents connected therewith that have never been written before. This book represent one of the classics of frontier literature.
Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains is autobiographical account of Captain William F. Drannan, Scouts Chief. The author has narrated in his own blunt way the incidents of his life in the West. He starts out with the most notable events of his boyhood days, then come his flight and a trip, to St. Louis, hundreds of miles on foot, his accidental meeting with that most eminent man of his class, Kit Carson. The author also gives sketches of the springing into existence of many of the noted cities of the West, and the incidents connected therewith that have never been written before. This book represent one of the classics of frontier literature.
This gripping memoir recounts the adventures of an early settler of the American West. Drannan describes his experiences as a trapper, trader, and scout, navigating the changing landscapes and shifting alliances of the frontier. Full of thrilling tales of danger and survival, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The life story of "Montana Allen," typical old-time Westerner and one of the founders of Billings.
In 'Beyond the Old Frontier: Adventures of Indian-Fighters, Hunters, and Fur-Traders' by George Bird Grinnell, readers are presented with a collection of thrilling adventures that provide insight into the interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes in the American frontier. Grinnell's detailed accounts of daring exploits, close encounters with wildlife, and complex relationships with indigenous peoples are written in a descriptive and engaging style that brings the rugged landscape of the frontier to life. This book is a valuable primary source for understanding the challenges and opportunities that shaped the history of the American West in the 19th century, offering a unique perspective on the often romanticized frontier experience. The stories contained within the pages of this book shed light on the complexities of colonization, resource exploitation, and cultural exchange that defined this pivotal period in American history.
Come along as one man hunts for Tobacco Sign Indians – large carvings of Native Americans typically made of wood or plaster. Excerpt: Nature lovers long since found out that the camera was the best weapon to take into the woods, and mighty hunters are now depicted as using the auto to carry them to the wild and to bring back their trophies. It was reserved for one of my friends to follow the trail to the city of New York, as his happy hunting ground and to hire a taxi-cab there for the express purpose of hunting a desirable Tobacco Sign Indian. After two days of vain search, he came across a prize.