Frontier Life: Being A Description Of My Experience On The Frontier The First Forty-Two Years Of My Life (1902)

A Frontier Life is an autobiographical account of Charles Wesley Wells' experiences on the American frontier during the first 42 years of his life. Originally published in 1902, the book provides readers with a vivid and detailed description of life on the frontier during the late 19th century.Wells begins his narrative with his early childhood in Indiana, where he lived with his family on a farm. He describes the hardships and challenges of farming in the mid-1800s, including the constant struggle against pests and the harsh weather conditions that often threatened their crops.As Wells grows older, he becomes increasingly interested in the opportunities that the frontier has to offer. He sets out on his own, traveling westward in search of adventure and a better life. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including cowboys, pioneers, and Native Americans.Throughout the book, Wells provides readers with a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers that he faced on the frontier. He describes his experiences with buffalo hunting, cattle drives, and skirmishes with Native American tribes.Despite the many hardships that he faced, Wells remained committed to life on the frontier. He eventually settled in Montana, where he became a successful rancher and businessman.Overall, A Frontier Life provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of the American frontier during the late 19th century. Wells' vivid descriptions of life on the frontier, combined with his engaging storytelling style, make this book a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the Wild West.With Sketches And Incidents Of Homes In The West; Hunting Buffalo And Other Game; Trouble With The Indians; And My Early Work In The Ministry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.