Ruxton, George Frederick Augustus 1820-1848 creator Kephart, Horace 1862-1931 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2014-07-19 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) Hunting -- United States F590.3 Original publication data not identified 15006234 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46328 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46328 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134049.0 46328