Webb's memoir of his time in the American West during the mid-nineteenth century is a gripping tale of danger, hardship, and discovery. From encounters with grizzly bears and hostile Native American tribes to deep explorations of the mountain wilderness, Altowan offers a vivid portrait of a frontier life that is both thrilling and challenging.

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