Pioneer Days: The Story Of An Adventurous And Active Life

By Charles Leavitt Hyde

Book Overview

Pioneer Days: The Story Of An Adventurous And Active Life is a memoir written by Charles Leavitt Hyde. The book recounts the author's experiences of growing up in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hyde describes his childhood in rural Colorado, where he learned to hunt, fish, and ride horses. He also recounts his experiences as a young man working on cattle ranches and participating in rodeos. As the book progresses, Hyde's adventures take him further afield, to places like Alaska and the Yukon Territory, where he worked as a gold miner and prospector. He also describes his travels through Europe and Asia, where he encountered new cultures and people. Throughout the book, Hyde reflects on the changes he witnessed in the West and the world at large. He discusses the impact of industrialization and technology on rural communities, as well as the effects of global conflicts like World War I. Overall, Pioneer Days is a vivid and engaging account of a life lived on the frontier, full of excitement, danger, and opportunity. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the American West and the experiences of those who helped shape it.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: 1430494948
• ISBN13: 9781430494942
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"