Capt. W. F. Drannan, Chief Of Scouts: As Pilot To Emigrant And Government Trains, Across The Plains Of The Wild West (1910)

By William F. Drannan

Book Overview

Capt. W. F. Drannan, Chief of Scouts: As Pilot to Emigrant and Government Trains, Across the Plains of the Wild West (1910) is a memoir written by William F. Drannan, a former scout and guide who led emigrant and government trains across the American West in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Drannan's experiences as a scout, including his encounters with Native American tribes, such as the Sioux and Cheyenne, and his participation in the Indian Wars. Drannan also describes the challenges and dangers of traveling across the rugged terrain of the West, including harsh weather conditions, hostile wildlife, and treacherous river crossings. The memoir offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West and the role of scouts and guides in the expansion of the United States.As Pilot To Emigrant And Government Trains, Across The Plains Of The Wild West Of Fifty Years Ago.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164196847
• ISBN13: 9781164196846
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"