Uncle Dick Wootton

""Uncle Dick Wootton: The Pioneer Frontiersman Of The Rocky Mountain Region"" by Howard Louis Conard is a biographical book that tells the story of one of the most legendary figures of the American West. Richard Wootton, also known as Uncle Dick, was a frontiersman, trapper, trader, and scout who played a pivotal role in the opening of the Rocky Mountain region to American settlement.The book begins with Wootton's early life in Virginia and his journey westward to Missouri, where he first became involved in the fur trade. It then follows his adventures as a trapper and trader in the Rocky Mountains, where he established a reputation as a skilled outdoorsman and a trusted friend to the Native American tribes he encountered.Wootton's life was full of danger and excitement, and the book recounts many of his thrilling exploits, including his involvement in the Mexican-American War, his capture by the Navajo, and his role in the founding of the town of Pueblo, Colorado. The book also explores Wootton's relationships with other notable figures of the era, including Kit Carson, John C. Fremont, and William Bent.Throughout the book, Conard presents a vivid portrait of the American West in the mid-19th century, with all its challenges, hardships, and opportunities. He also explores the complex relationship between the Native American tribes and the white settlers who encroached upon their lands.Overall, ""Uncle Dick Wootton: The Pioneer Frontiersman Of The Rocky Mountain Region"" is a fascinating and well-researched biography of a true American original. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the fur trade, or the lives of the pioneers who helped shape the nation.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.