Ambush of the Mountain Man: A True Story of Survival and Resilience

In the annals of American history, there are few stories as harrowing and inspiring as that of Hugh Glass. A mountain man and frontiersman, Glass was ambushed and left for dead by his companions after being mauled by a grizzly bear. Despite his horrific injuries, Glass managed to crawl and hobble over 200 miles through the wilderness to Fort Kiowa, where he received medical attention and eventually recovered.

Ambush of the Mountain Man

by William W. Johnstone

4.5 out of 5

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Glass's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul. It is a story of survival against all odds, and it is a story that has been told and retold for generations.

The Ambush

In the summer of 1823, Hugh Glass was a member of a fur trapping expedition led by Andrew Henry. The expedition was traveling through what is now Montana when they were ambushed by a group of Arikara Indians. Glass was one of several men who were wounded in the attack, and he was left for dead when the expedition moved on.

Glass's companions believed that he would not survive his injuries, but they were wrong. Glass was a tough man, and he was determined to live. He crawled and hobbled through the wilderness, eating berries and roots and drinking water from streams and rivers.

Glass's journey was incredibly difficult. He had to cross rivers, climb mountains, and avoid predators. He was also in constant pain from his injuries. But he never gave up. He kept crawling and hobbling, one day at a time.

Arrival at Fort Kiowa

After over two months of travel, Glass finally reached Fort Kiowa. He was in terrible condition. He was emaciated and his wounds were infected. But he was alive.

The soldiers at Fort Kiowa were amazed by Glass's story. They had never seen anyone survive such a horrific ordeal. Glass was given medical attention, and he eventually recovered from his injuries.

Legacy

Hugh Glass's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul. It is a story of survival against all odds, and it is a story that has inspired generations.

Glass's story has been told and retold in books, movies, and television shows. It is a story that continues to inspire and amaze people to this day.

Hugh Glass was a true American hero. He was a man of courage, determination, and resilience. His story is a reminder that anything is possible if you never give up.

Ambush of the Mountain Man

by William W. Johnstone

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1051 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	256 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE