Museum of the Mountain Man releases new book
Obstinate Hope: The Western Expeditions of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, Volume 1, 1832-1833 by Jim Hardee
by Sublette County Historical Society/Museum of the Mountain Man
March 15, 2013
Obstinate Hope: The Western Expeditions of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, Volume 1, 1832-1833 by Jim Hardee
The Sublette County Historical Society/Museum of the Mountain Man is proud to announce the publication of our newest book, Obstinate Hope: The Western Expeditions of Nathaniel J. Wyeth by Jim Hardee which is now available.
Obstinate Hope: The Western Expeditions of Nathaniel J. Wyeth, Volume 1, is part one of a two-part examination of the life of Nathaniel J. Wyeth.
The book begins with a look at Wyeth's pre-fur trade life including his heritage, operation of the family's Fresh Pond Hotel and his early career in the ice industry. The bulk of the book details his first expedition to the west (1832-1833) using his letters and journals as its base. The narrative follows Wyeth on his trip to the fur trade rendezvous in Pierre's Hole, on to the Pacific Northwest and then back to the East coast. Each of Wyeth's journal entries are accompanied by the author's commentary, providing insight into Wyeth's experiences. The story is supplemented with information from the journals and letters of other people who were with him for all or part of the trip. The commentary also compares what Wyeth encountered in the west with events and occurrences from other trapper diaries. Ten maps and more than three dozen images illustrate the text.
Jim Hardee is the editor of the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal, published by the Sublette County Historical Society/Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale, Wyoming. Mr. Hardee is also the author of Pierre’s Hole: The Fur Trade History of Teton Valley, Idaho, and has published numerous articles on various fur trade topics. He is also the director of the Fur Trade Research Center and is a presenter for many conferences and symposiums.
Published by Sublette County Historical Society/Museum of the Mountain Man - 2013
Hardback, 500 pages, Black and White illustrations, 6 x9 inches
First Edition - 2000 Copies
ISBN: 978-0-9768113-7-4
To order copies of Obstinate Hope visit the Museum website at
www.museumofthemountainman.com/tradingpost
or call 307-367-4101 or 1-877-686-6266
If you are interested in arranging a book signing with the author please contact |
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