Minnesota Trapline Master Trapper Book

Dive into the history and reflections of some of the most influential trappers of all time. Join well known outdoorsman Tom Miranda as he tells the stories of the Master Trappers. The book begins in the infancy of North America's exploration and chronicles the men who build the trapping industry from the native trappers to French Traders and weaving a history thru the mountain men, pioneer trappers, cottage industry trappers and so much more. Learn the evolution of trapping technique and theory along with detailed biographies of many of the most productive and innovative trappers in history. The knowledge and history included in this book is mind boggling. To give you an idea of the magnitude of materials in this book, here's a short list of the biographies, methods and trappers included: Hudson's Bay Company, Hugh Glass, Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, John Johnson, Sewell Newhouse, The Fur Companies, A.R. Harding, E.J. Dailey, Raymond Thompson, Walter Arnold, Dick Wood, O...