Four Years in the Rockies

Or, The Adventures of Isaac P. Rose, of Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

By: James B. Marsh

Narrated by: Traber Burns

Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

James Marsh's Four Years in the Rockies gives brilliant insight into the life of Isaac P. Rose, a man who forged his own path in the wilderness of the far west.

This thrilling account of one mountain man's life at the height of the 19th-century fur industry follows Rose as he overcomes adversity, learns from those around him, and becomes one of the most successful trappers of the Rockies.

During the course of these years, Rose survives perilous weather conditions, fends off some of the most dangerous animals in North America, and nearly loses an arm during a skirmish with a group of Native Americans.

Four Years in the Rockies is essential listening for anyone interested in the 19th-century fur trade and the adventurers who risked their lives to be part of it.

Public Domain (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Wonderful

It is great
To listen to a first hand account of history. The story is brutal and cruel and paints a picture of the conflict between the Indian and trapper. It is uncomfortable and at times disturbing to tender 21st century ears. But it is a story that needs to be heard. It is not one to shy away from because of the obvious hatred. It leaves you w an understanding of what went on and better suited to judge for yourself rather than allowing others to tell you what to think.

Interesting glimpse into frontier life

Pretty interesting, an opportunity to learn about someone I'd never heard of. It was written in a fast moving pace. It covered the four years relatively well. The language used was just the right mix of simple words and some "50 centers". It was so written one could pretty well picture what was going on.

Analysis of the Whitman Massacre

At the end of the book there are Interesting details regarding the reasons for the 1847 massacre of the Whitmans.

Great story

What a wild ride he had. This is a very entertaining book. Would recommend this.

Excellent individual stories.

There are many excellent stories in this book. Some are sad and some are funny but all of them are interesting.
The narrator does a good job.
I felt sad to finish the book and would have liked more time with these interesting characters.

Entertaining to say the least

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The reader is excellent. I actually read books based on this reader. Thank you.

Loved it

Being a history buff, I loved this book. I liked learning the grammar they used back then as compared to what we use today.

Great book, great man

This man was amazing. We need to teach our sons to be more like this man and go out and explore and have adventures. No more teaching our sons to feel guilt for all of the great things our ancestors have accomplished. This book is testament to how things really were back then. Indians were not the peace loving “noble savages” we’ve since branded them. They were a diverse people with diverse ways and some of them were absolutely violent and brutal and terrible.

A Long-forgotten memoir of a young mountain man

I found the story of Isaac Rose fascinating. He and another teenager travel to the home of the Blackfeet and the Crow, in search of beaver pelts. The become camp hands for a group of trappers led by Jim Bridget ; and including a young hunter named Kit Carson. Young Rose and his friend’s skill with a gun soon elevate the men to true trapper status. Rose has many amazing adventures, fighting hostile, celebrating his 20th birthday at the annual mountain man rendezvous, and even being captured and adopted into the Crow tribe. Although the narrator occasionally sounds like Gabby Hayes as he tackles the unique accents of the mountain men, I found it sorta charming and fit well with the 19th Century style of narration. All in all, this is a great (and probably mostly true) adventure of a young man in the mid-1830’s.

Awesome book

This is a great book and I will be buying a hard copy to add to my collection.