The Mountain Men: The Dramatic History and Lore of the First Frontiersmen

To know how the West was really won, start with the exploits of these unsung mountain men who, like the legendary Jeremiah Johnson, were real buckskin survivalists. Preceded only by Lewis and Clark, beaver fur trappers roamed the river valleys and mountain ranges of the West, living on fish and game, fighting or trading with the Native Americans, and forever heading toward the untamed wilderness. In this story of rough, heroic men and their worlds, Laycock weaves historical facts and practical instruction with profiles of individual trappers, including harrowing escapes, feats of supreme courage and endurance, and sometimes violent encounters with grizzly bears and Native Americans.

Author: George Laycock
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 11/16/2015
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781493018826
ISBN10: 1493018825
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | Colonial Period (1600-1775)

About the Author
George Laycock worked as a full-time author, journalist, and photographer for many years. He has written more than fifty books and has contributed articles to Audubon, Reader's Digest, Outdoor Life, and many other magazines. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.