The Adventures of Captain Bonneville USA in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169314221)

""The Adventures of Captain Bonneville USA in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West"" is a book written by Washington Irving in 1837. The book is a fictionalized account of the real-life experiences of Captain Benjamin L.E. Bonneville, who explored the Rocky Mountains and the western United States in the 1830s. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing Bonneville's travels through the Rocky Mountains and the second part detailing his adventures in the Far West. Throughout the book, Bonneville encounters various Native American tribes, including the Shoshone, Crow, and Blackfoot, and engages in trading and hunting with them. He also encounters other explorers and trappers, such as Kit Carson and Jim Bridger.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the western landscape and its portrayal of Native American culture. It also provides insight into the early history of the American West and the experiences of early explorers and settlers. Overall, ""The Adventures of Captain Bonneville USA in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West"" is a classic work of American literature and an important historical document.1837. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. This account of the expeditions and adventures of Captain Bonneville was also a result of Irving's acquaintance with John Jacob Astor. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Washington Irving
ISBN-10: 1169314228
ISBN-13: 9781169314221
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d