This book is a compilation of true stories from the lives of America’s Mountain Men. From their days as hunters and trappers in the early 1800s to their roles as soldiers and scouts in the Indian Wars, these men were all expert woodsmen who knew how to survive in some of the harshest terrain on Earth. This volume contains riveting accounts of blood-soaked battles against Native Americans, hair-raising tales of narrow escapes from grizzly bears and mountain lions, and breathtaking descriptions of life in the untamed wilderness. It also includes an extensive annotated bibliography that provides further reading on this fascinating topic.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who enjoys reading true stories of adventure, hunting, trapping, fighting and survival.
Pros :
- This book is full of interesting, true stories from the lives of America’s Mountain Men.
- The author includes an extensive annotated bibliography that provides further reading on this fascinating topic.
- This volume contains riveting accounts of blood-soaked battles against Native Americans, hair-raising tales of narrow escapes from grizzly bears and mountain lions, and breathtaking descriptions of life in the untamed wilderness.
Cons :
- The stories are all very short, so it’s difficult to get attached to any of the characters.
- The author does a poor job of explaining historical context and making connections between different events.
- There is no index or table of contents, making it difficult to find specific stories.
Learn more about the author
Stephen Brennan is a historian and outdoors writer who has written extensively on the history of America’s Mountain Men. He has also served as a consultant for several History Channel documentaries on the topic.
Reader Reviews
“What a great read! These true tales of hunting, trapping, fighting and survival are sure to hold your attention. I couldn’t put it down!”
“Stephen Brennan has done a superb job of bringing the Mountain Men to life. These are true tales of adventure, danger and survival – packed with excitement and full of fascinating insights into a little-known world.”
“This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the outdoors. The stories are well written and provide great detail on the life of the Mountain Men.”
“This is an excellent book! I could not put it down. It is full of exciting and true stories of the mountain men who lived in America’s wilderness.”
