My Sixty Years on the Plains

By: W. T. Hamilton

Narrated by: Traber Burns

In 1842, following the doctor's orders for a change of climate, William Thomas Hamilton found himself accompanying a party of trappers on a yearlong expedition. Heading into the wild, Hamilton would prove himself to be a fast learner, as adept with a firearm as with sign language: this early experience would be the making of him. As the 19th century progressed, along with many other trappers, Hamilton found himself drawn into the Indian Wars brought about by territorial expansion.

Exploring, trapping, trading, and fighting, Hamilton shows how every aspect of a mountain man's life relied on his wits and knowledge in order survive the inhospitable environments.

First published in 1905, when the experiences of such pushing, adventurous, and fearless men were becoming a thing of the past, Hamilton's unassuming memoir relates an extraordinary life in a disappearing American West.

Public Domain (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

An amazing story!

I have listened to this story multiple times. It is my go to for a bedtime listen. True life, not exaggerated, discovery of a wild country.

Interesting but quick paced

60 years in 25 short chapters just makes for a highlight of his 60 years, but still enjoyable!

Good history lesson

Fun listen and history lesson easy to listen to. Tells it like it was with good and bad

amazing historical story

thrilling battles and expert detail of trapping. Learn about the different Native American tribes of the area across the west. Hamilton gives prices of his skins and other wares throughout his life.

Entertaining book, written firsthand by a mountain man.

This book was an enjoyable read. It conjures images of Jeremiah Johnson, Kit Carson and others.

Great

Narration by a mountain man who lived in the 1800s. Gives you a great perspective of his experiences with trapping and dealing with the Indians.

makes me feel like I was born in the wrong century

love it. it's about a time when men could be men. interesting from beginning to the end.

Really Enjoyed this Book

Wonderful autobiographical account published in 1905 of the experiences of trapper W T Hamilton from 1840 to 1900. Excellent portrayal of the old west, and the different Native American tribes. Traber Burns is an excellent reader as well.

Sixty Years was Too Short

After beginning Chapter 3, I wished this book was 4x longer than it was. It was extraordinarily easy to listen to, and hard to believe it was published in 1905.
Excellent and interesting read!

words from the past

well written in any easy to follow along with reading of a time long forgotten. a great listen and well read with a glimpse into the old west.