Fitz : Tom Fitzpatrick: an extraordinary mountain life
Blevins, Winfred2024
Large Print
Thomas Fitzpatrick always longed for something more - to see more, do more and be more. At just 17, he leaves home and sails up the Mississippi River in the winter of 1822 only to cross paths with the famed explorer William Clark. This serendipitous encounter marks the beginning of his epic adventures as a fur trader, leading him through trials and triumphs that are beyond anything he could have ever hoped for. Fitz's adventures unfold as he travels with a diverse group of companions, seeking the wild wonders of an untamed frontier. From surviving battles and discovering crucial routes through the Rockies to becoming a respected Indian negotiator, his life intersects with numerous iconic figures of his time, including Jim Bridger, Jedediah Smith and Kit Carson. As Fitz embarks on his long-awaited journey into the rugged landscapes of the American West, he begins to grasp that the life he's yearned for is tantalisingly close. But as he teeters on the brink of exhilarating experiences, the question looms: Will this newfound existence on the edge be his salvation or his ultimate demise?
Main title:
Fitz : Tom Fitzpatrick: an extraordinary mountain life / Win Blevins.
Author:
Blevins, Winfred, author
Edition:
Large print edition.
Imprint:
Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2024.©2023
Collation:
405 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9798891642072
Language:
English
Subject:
Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881 -- FictionCarson, Kit, 1809-1868 -- FictionClark, William, 1770-1838 -- FictionFitzpatrick, Thomas, 1799-1854 -- FictionSmith, Jedediah Strong, 1799-1831 -- FictionTeenage boys -- FictionFur traders -- FictionIndian agents -- FictionFrontier and pioneer life -- FictionAdventure fictionBiographical fictionBildungsromansHistorical fictionLarge type booksWestern fiction
BRN:
475715