Death Rattle A Novel
“Death Rattle” by Terry C. Johnston is a historical fiction novel published by Random House Publishing Group on June 6, 2000. Spanning 592 pages, this edition explores the life of Titus Bass, a free trapper navigating a rapidly changing frontier as the beaver trade comes to an end. Drawn by the allure of adventure and wealth, Bass embarks on an expedition to Spanish California, where he and his companions plan to steal livestock and transport it across the Mojave Desert. However, their journey is fraught with danger from Mexican soldiers and Digger Indians.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by mountain men during this tumultuous period. As Bass returns to the Rockies, he discovers that even notable figures like Jim Bridger have shifted their paths, leaving him to ponder his own future. The narrative delves into themes of change and belonging, culminating in Bass’s involvement in the “Taos Rebellion,” which further alienates him from the world he once knew. This novel offers a rich tapestry of action and adventure set against the backdrop of the American West.
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With the end of the beaver trade at hand, free trappers like Titus Bass must somehow make their way on a changing frontier. Drawn by the promise of adventure and wealth, Bass joins an expedition to Spanish California, where the ranchos have horses and mules in abundance. Their plan is to steal the livestock and drive it back east across the great Mojave Desert to sell to fur traders for top dollar. But pursuit by formidable Mexican soldiers and an attack by fierce Digger Indians take their toll on Bass and his fellow raiders.
Arriving back in the Rockies, the mountain man discovers that even the famous Jim Bridger has abandoned trapping and settled down to trade with overland immigrants plying the Oregon Trail. Wondering where his own trail will lead him, Bass journeys south for a reunion with an old friend in Taos-only to be caught up in the “Taos Rebellion.” And in its tragic aftermath, Titus finds himself once again an outsider in a world he no longer recognizes.
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