The Song of Hugh Glass

By John G. Neihardt and Julius T (Julius Temple) House

Book Overview

The Song of Hugh Glass is a book written by John G. Neihardt, which tells the story of a frontiersman named Hugh Glass. The book is set in the early 1800s and follows Glass as he embarks on a journey through the American wilderness. The story begins with Glass being mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his fellow trappers. Despite his injuries, Glass manages to survive and sets out on a quest for revenge against those who abandoned him.Throughout the book, Neihardt uses vivid descriptions and poetic language to bring the wilderness to life. He also explores themes such as survival, betrayal, and the human spirit. The Song of Hugh Glass is a classic of American literature and has been praised for its powerful storytelling and evocative imagery.1922. With notes by Julius T. House. The Song of Hugh Glass tells tales in verse of the wandering bands of trappers and traders who explored the wilderness in search of furs from the British boundary to Mexico and from the Missouri to the Pacific. Contents: Graybeard and Goldhair; The Awakening; The Crawl; The Return of the Ghost; and Jamie.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: 1162798823
• ISBN13: 9781162798820
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"