Tales of a Traveller Section 34 - Wolfert Webber; or, Golden Dreams, Part One

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 19

In which Captain Bonneville, exercising prudent military caution, safely guides his party through treacherous mountain passes and meets a solitary Nez Perce woman who chooses to join their camp; the various detachments reunite at Green River Valley, exchanging their disparate tales of rivalry and hardship. Among these narratives is the mournful account of a forlorn partisan, whose party is scattered by treachery and misfortune, illustrating the harsh and often perilous life on the frontier.

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 18

In which Captain Bonneville ventures boldly into the Snake River plain to reunite with his clerk, uncovering the Nez Perces’ recent calamities at the hands of their Blackfoot enemies and witnessing the tribe’s somber rites for fallen warriors. The narrative also details Bonneville’s attempts at trading amidst Hudson’s Bay Company dominance, his preparations for a summer rendezvous, and the stirring departure of various parties across the rugged wilderness.

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 17

In which Captain Bonneville and his band of trappers set out to the wilds of the Malade River, contending with the rugged terrain and a rival party amidst the desolate and sublime volcanic plains of the West. Their fortunes rise and fall with the seasons’ bounty, culminating in a spirited buffalo hunt that promises sustenance and revelry for the company.

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 16

In which the trials and perils of trappers and tribes alike unfold amid the wintry wilds, illustrating the necessity of vigilance and prudent encampment against stealthy foes. The account further paints a stirring tableau of courage and cunning, highlighted by a Nez Perce woman's gallant defence in battle and her subsequent honour among the warriors.

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 15

In which Captain Bonneville, undeterred by severe winter hardships and the lurking dangers of hostile tribes, embarks resolutely on a search through formidable snow-clad plains and desolate mountain passes, facing hunger and bitter cold with steadfast courage. He discovers a hardy encampment by the fertile banks of Snake River, mingles cautiously with the wary Banneck Indians, and witnesses the complex fortunes of a tribe under the shadow of their fallen, yet legendary, chief.