Thirty One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains (eBook)

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
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772983-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Thirty One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains," William F. Drannan serves as both chronicler and participant in the vibrant tapestry of frontier life, offering readers a rich mosaic of experiences drawn from his extensive time on the American West. This narrative, written in an accessible yet vivid style, captures the rugged beauty of the plains and the challenges of mountain living, while exploring the cultural dynamics of Native Americans, settlers, and fur trappers. Intertwining personal anecdotes with historical accounts, Drannan invites readers into a world that balances rugged individualism with communal survival, thereby providing vital insights into the transformative era of westward expansion in the late 19th century. William F. Drannan, a prominent figure of the frontier era, spent three decades immersing himself in the landscapes and lifestyles that shaped early American identity. A former trapper and guide, Drannan's wealth of firsthand experiences is evident in his vivid descriptions and nuanced understanding of the complexities of life on the frontier. His encounters with Indigenous peoples, fellow settlers, and the relentless forces of nature imbued his writing with authenticity and depth, reflecting the breadth of human experience amid the backdrop of unyielding wilderness. "Thirty One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains" is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the intricacies of frontier life. Drannan's engaging prose not only informs but also invites empathy for the diverse lives woven into America's westward narrative. This work offers invaluable perspectives that resonate well beyond its pages, making it an essential addition to the literary canon of American history.

Autor

William F. Drannan (1832-1913) holds a unique place in American literature and history as an iconic frontiersman who chronicled the wild expanses of the 19th-century American West. Drannan is perhaps best known for his memoir 'Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains,' where he presented a vivid account of his adventures as a trapper, guide, scout, and hunter. His writing offers a firsthand perspective of the myriad experiences and challenges encountered during the era of American westward expansion. Drannan's narrative is characterized by a colloquial and direct literary style that transports readers to an era marked by exploration, danger, and the complex interactions between diverse cultural groups. While his work has been critiqued for its embellished and controversial recounting of historical events, it serves as a significant cultural artifact that provides insight into the mythos of the American frontier. His contributions to the genre of Western Americana literature have led to discussions about the veracity of personal narratives from that period and their role in shaping the nation's identity and historical consciousness.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century American pioneers • 19th century exploration • Alexander Hamilton • American explorer tales • american frontier history • American History • American West History • authentic Western storytelling • character-driven storytelling • Civil War • Cormac McCarthy • exploration memoir • frontier exploration • frontiersman autobiography • frontiersman life experiences • frontiersman memoir • frontier survival tales • historical autobiography • historical memoirs frontier • Karl May • killers of the flower moon • Kit Carson encounter • Manifest Destiny • mountain man memoirs • Native American encounters • Nick Offerman • nineteenth-century America • old west biographies • Personal journey memoirs • pioneer life stories • pioneer narrative • rugged landscape narratives • The Long Road Home • the lost city of z • Western expansion narratives • western frontier • Western wilderness adventure • Wild West • Wild West adventurers • zane grey