Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains (eBook)

An Authentic Record of a Life Time of Hunting, Trapping, Scouting and Indian Fighting in the Far West

William F. Drannan (Autor)

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2022
348 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701980-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains, Or, the Last Voice from the Plains," William F. Drannan presents a vivid and immersive narrative chronicling his extensive experiences as a frontiersman and scout during the turbulent years of westward expansion in the United States. Through a combination of adventurous storytelling and candid reflection, Drannan encapsulates the harsh realities of life in the untamed American West, deftly employing a direct and engaging literary style that brings to life the landscapes, cultures, and conflicts of the period. The book serves as both a personal memoir and a historical document, shedding light on the multifaceted interactions between Native Americans, settlers, and soldiers, reflecting the broader context of American Manifest Destiny and the accompanying dislocations it wrought. Drannan's unique position as a soldier, scout, and guide undoubtedly shaped his perspective. Born in 1838 and growing up amid the transformative events of the mid-19th century, Drannan's firsthand encounters with various Indigenous tribes and the geopolitical shifts of his time inform his narrative with authenticity and urgency. His experiences reveal a complex relationship with the land and its original inhabitants, fostering a critical lens through which readers can assess not only his life but also the broader socio-political implications of western expansion. This book is essential reading for those interested in American history, frontier life, and the intricacies of cultural encounters during a pivotal era. Drannan's insights provide a compelling lens through which we may examine the narratives of American expansionism, making this work a valuable addition to the canon of Western literature. Whether you are a historian, a literature enthusiast, or simply curious about America's past, Drannan's account is both enlightening and thought-provoking.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th century traveler accounts • American frontier life • Authentic Wild West Stories • frontier adventure • Frontier and pioneer life • Frontier Life Experiences • Fur trapper adventures • Historical Frontier Memoir • historical memoirs westward expansion • Indians of North America • life on the prairies • Mountain Exploration • mountain exploration narratives • Mountain Landscape Descriptions • Native American encounters • Pioneer survival stories • Plains Survival • rugged wilderness exploration • U.S. • Wars • West • Western Pioneering • wildlife encounters stories • Wildlife Hunting