Russian River-The Beginning
Russian River-The Beginning by Richard N Taylor is a historical fiction novel published by iUniverse in December 2005. This edition spans 136 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Jetty, a determined character seeking employment in the 1840s, as he navigates the challenges of life in Northern California amidst the struggles of Indigenous peoples.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Jetty’s journey unfolds through encounters with various characters, including Fitch, who offers him a chance to work as a trapper. The book delves into themes of survival and resilience, set against a backdrop of historical events and cultural conflicts. With elements of mystery and romance interwoven, this work invites exploration of the complexities of life during a tumultuous period in American history.
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“I need a job,” said Jetty, looking Fitch straight in the eye.
Fitch looked at his hands, worn and dirty but not shaking.
“You a trapper?”
“I was.”
“Blackfoot scare you off?”
“It was my boat. It turned over crossing the Colorado.”
Fitch looked at his moccasins, made of deer elk. He’d stuffed pieces of sheepskin inside, and walked two hundred miles from the Colorado River to San Diego. He still stood tall, without limping.
“You trap alone?” Fitch asked.
“I had two partners. One got killed by the Indians. The other got shot in the leg at the Rendezvous. I cut it off for him. He went back east.”
Fitch nodded. “I buy Sea Otter skins, three dollars each.”
Jetty knew nothing about Sea Otters. He smiled. “I’m your man,” he said.
Thus began Jetty’s journey, in the 1840’s that took him to Northern California where the Indians were losing their battle to save their land.
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