Over the Santa Fé Trail, 1857

By William Barclay Napton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on a daring 19th-century journey across the plains, where a young man chases health and adventure, facing buffalo, potential foes, and the raw allure of the Western frontier.

Genres

History - American Travel & Geography

Released

2023-12-20

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Summary

"Over the Santa Fé Trail, 1857" by William Barclay Napton is a historical narrative from the early 1900s that follows a youthful protagonist on a journey across the Santa Fé Trail, highlighting the trials, tribulations, and experiences typical of 19th-century plain crossings. Seeking health in New Mexico and inspired by tales of the West, the young man, with a burning desire for adventure, unites with a stagecoach crew guided by Captain “Jim Crow” Chiles, beginning an unforgettable voyage full of buffalo hunts, potential Indian confrontations, and the enchantment of the Western frontier, all while creating friendships with the crew along the trail. The book starts by introducing the main character and his preparations as he meets a mixed group including Captain Chiles and inexperienced drivers. This establishes the theme of friendship, survival, adventure and an exciting tone set against the backdrop of the American West.