Journal of a Trapper - Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains 1834-1843

This antiquarian volume contains a detailed account of a hunter’s rambles among the wild regions of the Rocky mountains, being a general description of the country, climate, rivers, lakes, mountains, and a view of the life led by a hunter in those regions. This fascinating account of life in the wilderness is both informative and entertaining, and will be of much value to those with an interest in such a subject as this. A worthy addition to any bookshelf, this text is not to be missed by discerning collectors of antiquarian literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: ''Expedition Left Independence, Missouri, April 28, 1834, Headed by Nathaniel J. Wyeth''; ''Meeting With Captain B.S. Bonneville and Party - Establishment of the Trading Post at Fort Hall''; ''Snake Valley a Winter Resort for Trappers''; ''Hunting Party Suffers From Hunger - One Member Lost'', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.