In The Heart Of The Bitterroot Mountains is a non-fiction book written by Heclawa and published in 1894. The book tells the story of the Carlin Hunting Party, a group of nine men who embarked on a hunting expedition in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana in September 1893. The group consisted of experienced hunters and outdoorsmen, including the Carlin brothers, who were well-known in the area for their hunting prowess.The book chronicles the group's journey through the rugged terrain of the Bitterroot Mountains, as they hunted for big game such as elk, deer, and bear. Along the way, they faced numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and difficult terrain. Despite these obstacles, the group persevered and managed to bag several impressive trophies.However, the expedition took a tragic turn when one of the members, a young man named Frank Carlin, was killed in a hunting accident. The book describes the aftermath of this event, as the group struggled to cope with the loss of their friend and companion.In The Heart Of The Bitterroot Mountains offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of hunting and outdoor adventure in the late 19th century. It is a vivid and engaging account of a group of men who pushed themselves to their limits in pursuit of their passion for the hunt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Carlin Party Found:
Destitute and Crazed with Suffering
Special Dispatch, Missoula, Montana, November 25, 1893.
Greatly to the surprise of everyone the Carlin party of young New Yorkers who have been besieged in the Bitterroot Mountains, southwest of Missoula, for nearly two months, has been found more dead than alive.
The account of their sufferings, as related by a courier just arrived, is harrowing in the extreme.
They were famished, without horses or provisions, barefooted, only the soles of their shoes remaining, and were scant of clothing.
Hemmed in by impenetrable snow banks and after several ineffectual attempts to escape, the party became resigned to its fate, trusting to Providence for relief.
Lt. Elliott found the men in a sad condition verging on insanity. He administered what immediate relief was at his command. Colgate, he learned, was still behind, having fallen in his ability to keep up with the party. Carlin believes that the man will not ever be found alive.
When the men were found they were totally bewildered and were wandering about aimlessly on a snow-covered plateau on which the depth of snow averaged fourteen feet. Their horses had long since stampeded and their provisions were exhausted, save what little they carried in their pockets. The little band of brave men were making their last and final effort to get out when found, and thirty-six hours later would have found them dead.
