The Mountain Men
The Mountain Men
This story is during the time period the men were called Mountaineers, it was later they became known as Mountain Men... spend some time and visit with them...Mountain men were trapper and explorer that roamed the Rocky Mountain from about 1810 to the early 1840s. These were primarily beaver trappers, but included some who just wanted to explore the West.
The stereotypical mountain man was depicted as a loner dressed in animal pelts, sporting bushy facial hair and carrying a muzzle loader and butcher knife , commonly referred to as a "scalpin' knife." Although depicted wearing pelts and furs, it is an incorrect description. For a more accurate depiction, look at the art work of Aflred Jacob Miller . While there were many free trapper, most mountain men were employed by fur companies. The life of a company man was almost militarized. The men had mess groups, hunted and trapped in brigades and always reported to the head of the trapping party. This man was called a "boosway", a bastardization of Bourgeois. He was the leader of the brigade, the head trader and overall CEO. Some mountain men were gruff, while others were well-mannered; however, they were romanticized as honorable men with their own chivalrous code who would help their brethren, but were more at home in the wild . *-*
The stereotypical mountain man was depicted as a loner dressed in animal pelts, sporting bushy facial hair and carrying a muzzle loader and butcher knife , commonly referred to as a "scalpin' knife." Although depicted wearing pelts and furs, it is an incorrect description. For a more accurate depiction, look at the art work of Aflred Jacob Miller . While there were many free trapper, most mountain men were employed by fur companies. The life of a company man was almost militarized. The men had mess groups, hunted and trapped in brigades and always reported to the head of the trapping party. This man was called a "boosway", a bastardization of Bourgeois. He was the leader of the brigade, the head trader and overall CEO. Some mountain men were gruff, while others were well-mannered; however, they were romanticized as honorable men with their own chivalrous code who would help their brethren, but were more at home in the wild . *-*
I think this story can give the lesson for me such as they teach the skills and help develop the abilities which were actually needed and used by the original Mountain Men etc. They have a trust between their members that is a good thing for living .
posted by Nui @ 3:23 AM
2 Comments:
OK you cut and pasted from the internet and then your last paragraph is your comments. Why not provide us your comments from start to finish.
You comment about trust was excellent. I think you have found something in this comment. Blog about the trust that you saw between these mountain men. Experiencing danger and fighting beside trusted friends often make bonds which are stonger that blood brothers. What do you think of this statement?
Explore your concept of trust between the moutain men and even between the native Indians and these mountain men.
Interesting concept. Blog it!
Keep the Indians you saw in this movie in mind as we hang around the Indians and find out about their culture over the next two weeks. It should be an interesting experience.
Post a Comment
<< Home