Author: William Drannan
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ISBN: 9781547035205
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Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
At age 15 William F. Drannan (1832-1913) set out on his own and into an adventurous life. He was taken under the wing of Kit Carson and became an Indian scout among many other things. He was best friends with Jim Bridger who is frequently mentioned in his books. He wrote two books about his life: THIRTY-ONE YEARS ON THE PLAINS AND IN THE MOUNTAINS; or, LAST VOICE FROM THE PLAINS. An Authentic Record of a Life Time of Hunting, Trapping, Scouting and Indian Fighting in the Far West. Also in 1910 he published the sequel CAPT. WILLIAM F DRANNAN, CHIEF OF SCOUTS.