Mountain Men: The Dramatic History And Lore Of The First Frontiersmen

Laycock, George

ISBN 10: 1592286550 / ISBN 13: 9781592286553

Published by Lyons Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mountain Men: The Dramatic History And Lore Of The First Frontiersmen
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592286550
• ISBN 13: 9781592286553
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

To know how the West was really won, start with the exploits of these unsung mountain men who, like the legendary Jeremiah Johnson, were real buckskin survivalists. Preceded only by Lewis and Clark, beaver fur trappers roamed the river valleys and mountain ranges of the West, living on fish and game, fighting or trading with the Native Americans, and forever heading toward the untamed wilderness.

In this story of rough, heroic men and their worlds, Laycock weaves historical facts and practical instruction with profiles of individual trappers, including harrowing escapes, feats of supreme courage and endurance, and sometimes violent encounters with grizzly bears and Native Americans.

About the Author

George Laycock has worked as a full-time author, journalist, and photographer since 1951. He has written more than fifty books and has contributed articles to Audubon, Reader's Digest, Outdoor Life, and many other magazines. He lives in Ohio.