Tales of a Traveller Section 36 - Wolfert Webber; or, Golden Dreams, Part Three

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 21

In which the indefatigable Captain Bonneville, ever eager to probe the uncharted wilds, sets his sights upon the mysterious Salt Lake and devises a well-appointed expedition to unveil its secrets, entrusting his capable lieutenant with the task amidst grand preparations and strategic planning. Meanwhile, arrangements are meticulously made for the safe conveyance of peltries to distant markets, demonstrating the captain’s prudent balance of daring enterprise and practical concern.

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville Chapter 20

In which the Green River Valley becomes a lively theatre of camaraderie and rivalry among fur traders, trappers, and Indians, united for a season of feasting, contests, and spirited barter as supplies arrive to ignite extravagant celebrations. Amidst this convivial tumult, the shadow of mad wolves brings somber warnings, revealing the precariousness that underlies even the most joyous revelries in the wilderness.

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.