Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Dick Wootton: The Pioneer Frontiersman Of The Rocky Mountain Region is a biographical account of the life and adventures of Richard ""Uncle Dick"" Wootton, a legendary figure of the American West. Written by Howard Louis Conard, the book chronicles Wootton's experiences as a fur trapper, trader, scout, and Indian fighter in the Rocky Mountain region during the mid-19th century.The book provides a detailed and colorful portrayal of Wootton's life, including his early years as a farmer in Kentucky, his move west to Missouri, and his eventual migration to the Rocky Mountains. Conard describes Wootton's encounters with various Native American tribes, including the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute, and his role in negotiating peace treaties between them and the white settlers.The book also covers Wootton's involvement in several key events of the era, such as the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and the Civil War. Conard paints a vivid picture of the harsh and unforgiving conditions of life in the wilderness, and the courage and resilience required to survive and thrive in such an environment.Overall, Uncle Dick Wootton: The Pioneer Frontiersman Of The Rocky Mountain Region is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and the larger-than-life characters who helped shape it.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.
