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Journal of a Trapper

Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843

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Journal of a Trapper

By: Osborne Russell
Narrated by: John Lescault
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In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the lucrative salmon and fur trade. Beginning at the age of 20, he detailed the life of a trapper in his journal and recorded his adventures through treacherous terrain, encounters with dangerous wildlife, and confrontations with the natives of the Rockies.

Osbourne would remain there - hunting, trapping, and living off the land - for the next nine years. Journal of a Trapper is his remarkable account as he developed into an experienced trapper and a seasoned mountain man of the Rockies.

Public Domain (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Adventure Travel North America Outdoors & Nature Travel Writing & Commentary Adventure Hunting Hiking
Authentic Historical Account • Fascinating Wilderness Descriptions • Excellent Narration • Informative Cultural Insights
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I listened to this book as a filler because I only had a few hours to listen. This book is really interesting.

shockingly good

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Loved the book and the reader did a great job. I appreciated it being read as a journal. Covering both the mundane days, mixed with the days of excitement and detail.

Feels Authentic

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loved the descriptions of the day to day life of a trapper and the challenges he faced.

interesting topic

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Really enjoyed this historical book. It allows the reader a glimpse into the challenges and survival of trappers, hunters and Native Americans in the 1800s. Good reader/performance.

Interesting and unusual historical story clips

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To understand the implementation of Manifest Destiny this and similar works must be read- Journals are a great resource,

Must Reading To Understand American History

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Great recounting of our history and the era of the mountain men, the trapper and the trail breakers.

Great recounting

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Read the first time 30+ years ago, love the detail without the romance and untrue additions

Still a good read.

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This story started off slow, but I was very impressed with the straightforward authentic accounts. This is a good follow up to the journals of Lewis and Clark, as his journal entries explain what the next generation Discovered and knew in the 1830s.

It started off slow, but soon became engaging

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Excellent historical information. Little monotone at times. Especially enjoyed appendix of the book with animal and native American facts.

Fascinating life

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Last summer I visited the Tetons and Yellowstone with my family. Afterwards I listened to this book. I suggest listening to the book before and then reliving history and trying to find the areas the author visited. I can't wait to go back.

The descriptions he gave of the area.

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