by Osborne Russell (Author)
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
Number of Pages: 148
Dimensions: 0.32 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: May 25, 2025
