My Sixty Years On The Plains: Trapping, Trading, And Indian Fighting (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163271377)

My Sixty Years On The Plains: Trapping, Trading, And Indian Fighting is a memoir written by William T. Hamilton, detailing his experiences as a fur trapper, trader, and Indian fighter in the American West during the mid-19th century. The book provides a vivid account of Hamilton's life, from his early years as a young trapper in the Rocky Mountains to his later years as a successful trader and entrepreneur. Along the way, he encounters a variety of Native American tribes, including the Blackfoot, Crow, and Sioux, and describes his experiences in dealing with them. Hamilton also provides detailed descriptions of the wildlife and natural environment of the West, as well as the challenges and dangers of life on the frontier. This memoir is a valuable historical document, providing a firsthand account of the early years of the American West and the people who lived there.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

Author: William T. Hamilton
ISBN-10: 1163271373
ISBN-13: 9781163271377
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d