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Silver Knife Or The Hunters Of The Rocky Mountains

Silver Knife Or The Hunters Of The Rocky Mountains

John Hovey Robinson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104304904
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Silver Knife Or The Hunters Of The Rocky Mountains: An Autobiography (1854) is a memoir written by John Hovey Robinson, an American frontiersman and hunter who lived in the Rocky Mountains during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Robinson’s experiences as a trapper, hunter, and explorer in the rugged and dangerous terrain of the Rockies.The narrative begins with Robinson’s childhood in Missouri, where he learned the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness from his father, who was also a hunter. As a young man, Robinson set out on his own to explore the Rocky Mountains, where he encountered a variety of challenges and dangers, including hostile Native American tribes, wild animals, and treacherous weather conditions.Throughout the book, Robinson describes his encounters with various wildlife, including grizzly bears, elk, and bison, and his interactions with Native American tribes such as the Blackfoot and Crow. He also provides insight into the daily life of a frontiersman, including the tools and techniques used for hunting and trapping, and the importance of self-reliance and survival skills.Silver Knife Or The Hunters Of The Rocky Mountains: An Autobiography is a fascinating and informative account of life on the American frontier during the mid-19th century, and provides a unique perspective on the history of the Rocky Mountains and the people who lived there.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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