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My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting

William Thomas Hamilton
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My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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William Thomas Hamilton

My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

98

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Western

Biography
Setting

American Plains • 19th century

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting, William Thomas Hamilton shares his personal experiences in the American West during the 19th century. The book chronicles his life as a trapper, trader, and participant in conflicts with Native Americans, highlighting the challenges and events he encountered over six decades on the frontier.

Adventurous

Informative

Nostalgic

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

8,861 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting by William Thomas Hamilton offers a vivid account of frontier life, notable for its firsthand perspective on historical events. While some readers appreciate its detailed narrative, others find the portrayal of Native Americans controversial and outdated. The storytelling reflects the era's attitudes, providing both captivating and complex insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting?

Readers fascinated by the American frontier, similar to enthusiasts of Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides or Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose, will appreciate My Sixty Years on the Plains. It offers gritty recounts of trapping, trading, and conflict, ideal for those drawn to historical adventure and exploration narratives.

4.3

8,861 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

98

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Western

Biography
Setting

American Plains • 19th century

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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