Publisher's Synopsis
A Firsthand Chronicle of Frontier Survival and Wilderness Adventure
Journal of a Trapper by Osborne Russell offers a rare and unfiltered look into the life of a 19th-century fur trapper navigating the wilds of the Rocky Mountains. Written between 1834 and 1843, this journal captures the day-to-day struggles, triumphs, and dangers faced by one of America's true mountain men.
Unlike secondhand tales of the frontier, Russell's journal places readers in the saddle, surrounded by grizzlies, snow-capped peaks, hostile encounters, and the raw freedom of the untamed West.
- Authentic and unedited frontier diary
- Clean modern formatting for ease of reading
- Perfect for lovers of Western history, survival stories, and early American exploration
- A valuable resource for homeschoolers, reenactors, and wilderness educators
Inside you'll read about:
Hunting and trapping beaver in remote mountain terrain
Winter survival without shelter or supplies
Life among Native American tribes and trappers
Grizzly bear attacks, starvation, and frontier justice
