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100 1 _aDrannan, William F.,
_d1832-1913
245 1 0 _aCapt. W. F. Drannan, Chief of Scouts, As Pilot to Emigrant and Government Trains, Across the Plains of the Wild West of Fifty Years Ago
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-12
508 _aProduced by William Boerst and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Capt. W. F. Drannan, Chief of Scouts, As Pilot to Emigrant and Government Trains, Across the Plains of the Wild West of Fifty Years Ago" by Capt. W.F. Drannan is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the author's experiences while serving as a scout and guide for emigrants traveling westward during the tumultuous period of westward expansion, providing insight into the challenges faced by pioneers in the Wild West, including encounters with hostile tribes and the struggles for survival in an untamed wilderness. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts his personal journey that began at the age of fifteen in St. Louis, where he met the legendary frontiersman Kit Carson. Together, they embark on a journey into the wilderness, encountering various hardships, including the threat of hostile Native American tribes. As they navigate through dangerous territories, they engage in trade with friendly tribes and witness the beauty and ferocity of nature. The opening chapters set the stage for the author's adventures, emphasizing themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the relentless pursuit of a better life amidst the perils of the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12895
999 _c54289
_d54289