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Title: Thirty-Seven Days of Peril
from Scribner's Monthly Vol III Nov. 1871

Alternate Title: 37 Days of Peril

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jim Adcock

Summary: "Thirty-Seven Days of Peril" by Truman Everts is a gripping first-hand account of survival written in the early 1870s. This historical narrative details the harrowing experience of Everts, who gets separated from his expedition in the treacherous wilderness of the Yellowstone region. The book chronicles his struggles against the elements, starvation, and the anxiety of being lost, ultimately delving into themes of perseverance and the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. The narrative unfolds as Everts becomes separated from his party while navigating the dense forests and rugged mountains of Yellowstone. Initially hopeful of rejoining his companions, he soon confronts the harsh reality of his situation as time passes without any sign of his friends. Over the course of thirty-seven days, he encounters various perils, including hunger, exposure to the elements, and threats from wildlife. Everts' vivid descriptions bring to life his desperation as he learns to forage for food and create fire for warmth, while his reflections on the experience highlight the emotional toll of solitude and fear. His eventual rescue reaffirms not only the triumph of survival but also his indelible connection to the beautiful yet unforgiving wilderness he navigated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Everts, Truman, 1816-1901

EBook No.: 30924

Published: Jan 11, 2010

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Yellowstone National Park -- Description and travel

Subject: Everts, Truman, 1816-1901 -- Travel -- Yellowstone National Park

Subject: Search and rescue operations -- Yellowstone National Park -- History -- 19th century

LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Thirty-Seven Days of Peril
from Scribner's Monthly Vol III Nov. 1871

Alternate Title: 37 Days of Peril

Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jim Adcock

Summary: "Thirty-Seven Days of Peril" by Truman Everts is a gripping first-hand account of survival written in the early 1870s. This historical narrative details the harrowing experience of Everts, who gets separated from his expedition in the treacherous wilderness of the Yellowstone region. The book chronicles his struggles against the elements, starvation, and the anxiety of being lost, ultimately delving into themes of perseverance and the human spirit's resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. The narrative unfolds as Everts becomes separated from his party while navigating the dense forests and rugged mountains of Yellowstone. Initially hopeful of rejoining his companions, he soon confronts the harsh reality of his situation as time passes without any sign of his friends. Over the course of thirty-seven days, he encounters various perils, including hunger, exposure to the elements, and threats from wildlife. Everts' vivid descriptions bring to life his desperation as he learns to forage for food and create fire for warmth, while his reflections on the experience highlight the emotional toll of solitude and fear. His eventual rescue reaffirms not only the triumph of survival but also his indelible connection to the beautiful yet unforgiving wilderness he navigated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Everts, Truman, 1816-1901

EBook No.: 30924

Published: Jan 11, 2010

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Yellowstone National Park -- Description and travel

Subject: Everts, Truman, 1816-1901 -- Travel -- Yellowstone National Park

Subject: Search and rescue operations -- Yellowstone National Park -- History -- 19th century

LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.