The Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky Mountains (Aberdeen Classics Collection)
No. of pages 282
Published: 2020
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In "The Wild Man of the West," Robert Michael Ballantyne takes readers on an adventurous journey through the Rocky Mountains. The story follows a young man named John, who embarks on a quest for fortune and adventure in the untamed wilderness. Along the way, he encounters a series of challenges, including wild animals, treacherous landscapes, and encounters with Native Americans. As he navigates the wild, John learns valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and the beauty of nature. This tale captures the essence of frontier life and the spirit of exploration during a pivotal time in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 282 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Independently Published .
Robert Michael Ballantyne was born in Scotland in 1825. As a young man he went to Canada to work as a clerk with the Hudson Bay Fur Company. His experiences gave him lots of ideas for his career as a writer, artist and lecturer when he returned to Scotland. His best known for his novel The Coral Island which has remained in print since its first publication in 1857. He died in 1894.