Nat, The Trapper and Indian-Fighter

"Nat, The Trapper and Indian-Fighter" by Lettie Artley Irons is a gripping historical novel set in the rugged Rocky Mountains, following the life of Nathan Rogers, also called Wild Nat, a skilled trapper and fierce fighter. His journey is full of peril as he roams through hazardous lands, facing numerous trials that put his survival skills to the ultimate test. The story weaves together action-filled sequences, instances of sheer survival, and meetings with diverse individuals, ranging from fellow trappers and settlers to the First peoples. The tale starts with Nat's capture by hostile Indians, an event that underscores the constant threats present at the time, while introducing distinct characters like Wayne Kent and Marion Verne, whose lives are similarly intertwined with the conflicts and difficulties of the wild lands.