The Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky Mountains

** "The Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky Mountains" by R. M. Ballantyne is a story set in the mid-1800s and follows the escapades of March Marston, a spirited sixteen-year-old, and his interactions with the wilderness and a puzzling character known as the Wild Man. March, considered a bit wild himself, grows up near the Yellowstone River with his gutsy mother, developing a love for adventure and a sense of justice. The narrative starts with March setting out with friends and experienced trappers on an expedition into the Rocky Mountains to uncover the truth of the Wild Man, suggesting a journey filled with peril and the thrill of discovery amidst a rugged landscape. **