| Chief of Scouts-as Pilot to Emigrant and Government Trains, Across the Plains of the Western Frontier Contributor(s): Drannan, William F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1846775930 ISBN-13: 9781846775932 Publisher: Leonaur Ltd OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: The continuing story of a great Westerner This is the second volume of William Drannan's substantial memoirs. The thread of his life has now made him an experienced guide, Indian fighter and scout. This was the time of the pioneer trains bound for California and Drannan was constantly occupied as their pilot across the oceans of grass. He was also employed by the US government on many similar missions. This volume is equally full of action as was his first offering. It too is liberally enhanced with illustrations depicting the principal incidents and personalities of his life. The first volume of Drannan's story, 'Thirty-one Years on the Plains and Mountains' is also published by Leonaur. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.79 lbs) 280 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The continuing story of a great Westerner This is the second volume of William Drannan's substantial memoirs. The thread of his life has now made him an experienced guide, Indian fighter and scout. This was the time of the pioneer trains bound for California and Drannan was constantly occupied as their pilot across the oceans of grass. He was also employed by the US government on many similar missions. This volume is equally full of action as was his first offering. It too is liberally enhanced with illustrations depicting the principal incidents and personalities of his life. The first volume of Drannan's story, 'Thirty-one Years on the Plains and Mountains' is also published by Leonaur. |