02171cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000310011724500290014826400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800800039452011260047453400450160065300350164565300130168065300310169365300350172470000310175985600430179032236UtSlPG20260610133732.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF590.31 aLaut, Agnes C.,d1871-193614aThe Story of the Trapper 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-05-03  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreaders at
http://www.fadedpage.net  a"The Story of the Trapper" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the colorful and often tumultuous life of trappers in the American West, focusing on their role in the fur trade and exploration. Laut aims to present a vivid characterization of the trapper, a pivotal figure in shaping the frontier spirit and economy of North America.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the ferocious, adventurous lifestyle of the American trapper, depicting them as both heroes and rogues navigating through the wild. It sets the tone for a narrative steeped in conflict, competition, and exploration, as different fur trading companies vie for control over the lucrative fur regions of North America. It discusses significant historical events, such as the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase and the roles of notable figures like Alexander MacKenzie and John Jacob Astor, painting a detailed picture of the harsh realities faced by trappers against the backdrop of burgeoning commerce and shifting American borders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorthwest, Canadian -- History  aTrapping  aFur trade -- North America  aNorthwestern States -- History1 aHeming, Arthur,d1871-194040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32236