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Journal Of A Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843

Osborne Russell
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Journal Of A Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Osborne Russell

Journal Of A Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

167

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Rocky Mountains • 1830s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Research Journal Of A Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843 by Osborne Russell chronicles a person's firsthand experiences navigating the American West. The book captures rich details of the landscape, encounters with Indigenous peoples, and the challenges faced by the individual in the untamed wilderness over nearly a decade.

Adventurous

Informative

Nostalgic

Gritty

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

4,436 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Journal Of A Trapper by Osborne Russell offers an authentic glimpse into 19th-century frontier life. Readers praise its vivid descriptions and historical value, though some find the narrative style dry. It’s a compelling account for history enthusiasts, depicting both adventure and hardship in the Rocky Mountains with personal insights and raw detail.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Journal Of A Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843?

A reader who enjoys Journal Of A Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains, 1834-1843 by Osborne Russell likely appreciates adventure, historical narratives, and pioneer life. Fans of Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose or The Revenant by Michael Punke would find Russell's firsthand account intriguing and insightful.

4.0

4,436 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

167

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Rocky Mountains • 1830s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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