The Rival Trappers: or, Old Pegs, The Mountaineer

"The Rival Trappers: or, Old Pegs, The Mountaineer" by Albert W. Aiken is a historical fiction novel set in the wild mountains, telling the tale of Old Pegs, a tough mountaineer. The story kicks off with Old Pegs rescuing Rafe Norris from a band of Blackfoot Indians; this rescue shows Old Pegs's bravery and sharp mind as he makes his way through the dangerous landscape. Old Pegs then unveils something he loves more than any riches, leading to the introduction of his daughter, Myrtle. The novel then develops themes of bravery, survival, and the bonds that form in tough times, as characters face conflict in a lawless place, and it promises a journey filled with suspense and the unexpected.