Wild Life on the Rockies
The narrative revolves around the exploration of the American West, specifically the Rocky Mountains region, during the late 19th century. The text describes the author's personal experiences and observations while traveling through this vast wilderness area, detailing encounters with wildlife, Native Americans, and other settlers.
By Enos A. Mills · First published 1909 · Genre: Nature Writing, Adventure, Memoir · 14 chapters · 47,224 words
First lines
"Where are you going? " was the question asked me one snowy winter day. After hearing that I was off on a camping-trip, to be gone several days, and that the place where I intended to camp was in deep snow on the upper slopes of the Rockies, the questioners laughed heartily. Knowing me, some questioners realized that I was in earnest, and all that they could say in the nature of argument or appeal was said to cause me to "forego the folly. " But I went, and in the romance of a new world -- on the Rockies in winter -- I lived intensely through ten strong days and nights, and gave to my life new and rare experiences. Afterwards I made other winter excursions, all of which were stirring and satisfactory. The recollection of these winter experiences is as complete and exhilarating as any in the vista of my memory.
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Wild Life on the Rockies is listed on Textopian as a novel by Enos A. Mills, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Enos A. Mills
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature Writing, Adventure, Memoir, Environmental Literature, Travel Writing
- Length: 47,224 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 392 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Nature Writing — The book focuses on the author's experiences in the wilderness of the Rockies, detailing the natural environment, wildlife, and the author's reflections on nature.
- Adventure — The narrative includes thrilling accounts of the author's winter excursions, challenges faced in the wild, and encounters with wildlife.
- Memoir — The book is a personal account of the author's life experiences, particularly his adventures and observations in the Rockies.
- Environmental Literature — The text discusses the importance of forests, wildlife, and conservation, reflecting on human impact on nature.
Tags
Nature · Wildlife · Rocky Mountains · Conservation · Environment · Adventure · Exploration · Travelogue · Memoir · Autobiography · American West · Frontier Life
Contents
- Colorado Snow Observer
- The Story of a Thousand-Year Pine
- The Beaver and his Works
- The Wilds without Firearms
- A Watcher on the Heights
- Climbing Long's Peak
- Midget, the Return Horse
- Faithful Scotch
- Bob and Some Other Birds
- Kinnikinick
- The Lodge-Pole Pine
- Rocky Mountain Forests
- Besieged by Bears
- Mountain Parks and Camp-Fires