31 Years on the Plains and in the Mountains (eBook)

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

William F. Drannan (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
371 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654777853-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "31 Years on the Plains and in the Mountains," William F. Drannan offers an engrossing memoir that chronicles his experiences as a frontiersman during a transformative era in American history. Through vividly crafted prose, Drannan captures the rugged beauty of the American West, detailing the harsh realities of life on the plains and treks through the mountains. His narrative style combines a direct, no-nonsense approach with rich descriptions, providing readers with a sense of immediacy and authenticity that immerses them in the landscape and culture of 19th-century America. The book serves as both a personal saga and a historical document, reflecting on interactions with Native Americans and the challenges faced by settlers amidst expanding territories. Drannan, born in 1833, was a participant in the westward expansion phenomenon, spending decades engaging with the diverse peoples and tumultuous events that shaped the region. His firsthand accounts are shaped by his background as a gold seeker, hunter, and a man intimately familiar with frontier conflicts. Drannan's unique experiences offer valuable insights into the ethos of a generation grappling with the complexities of progress and settlement. This remarkable account is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, memoirs, and the multifaceted narratives of westward expansion. Drannan's authentic voice and detailed observations provide an essential perspective on a critical period, making "31 Years on the Plains and in the Mountains" a compelling addition to both historical and literary studies.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.12.2023
• Einführung: Shelby Merrill
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Shelby Merrill
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: Alexander Hamilton • American frontier experiences • authentic western memoir • Civil War • Cormac McCarthy • dramatic survival narratives • frontier life • frontiersman • Frontiersman Life • Historical primary sources • Karl May • killers of the flower moon • mid-19th century history • Mountain Exploration • Mountain Man • Native American encounters • Nick Offerman • old west memoir • outlaw adventures • Pioneer memoir • settler challenges • The Long Road Home • the lost city of z • western adventure • western americana • wilderness survival tales • Wild West • wild west history • zane grey