Publisher's Synopsis
Nights In A Block House Or Sketches Of Border Life: Embracing Adventures Among The Indians, Feats Of The Wild Hunters is a book written by Henry Clay Watson and originally published in 1858. The book is a collection of stories and sketches that describe the author's experiences living on the American frontier during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life on the frontier. The first few chapters describe the author's experiences living in a blockhouse, which was a type of fortified building used for protection against Indian attacks. He describes the challenges of living in such a structure, including the lack of privacy and the constant threat of danger.The later chapters of the book focus on the author's experiences hunting and fishing in the wilderness. He describes the various animals he encountered, such as deer, bears, and wolves, and the techniques used to hunt them. He also describes his encounters with Native American tribes, including their customs and way of life.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the ruggedness and danger of life on the frontier, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who lived there. The book provides a vivid and detailed picture of life on the American frontier during a time of great change and upheaval.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.
