The Trapper’s Choice
The Trapper’s Choice by Marge Whittaker is a work of fiction published by Lulu.com on March 30, 2011. This 188-page book continues the saga that began with Josiah Stevenson in “A Far Way Home,” following David Eldridge as he embarks on a journey through the Rockies in 1836. As David navigates the challenges of fur trapping, he grapples with his feelings for Callie, the love he left behind in Arkansas, while learning from seasoned trappers who share their wisdom about life in the mountains.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of self-discovery and the tension between freedom and love. David’s experiences in the American West reveal the complexities of his choices as he learns to balance the allure of the wilderness with his emotional ties. The story delves into the wisdom imparted by the old trappers, emphasizing the profound connection one can have with both nature and personal relationships. This edition offers a detailed look at David’s coming-of-age journey against the backdrop of the expansive and rugged landscape.
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The saga which began with Josiah Stevenson atop New Hampshire’s ‘Old Craggy’ in “A Far Way Home” continues in “The Trapper’s Choice.” In 1836, David Eldridge treks through the Rockies on an epic journey of fur trapping and self discovery. Having left the love of his life Callie back in Arkansas, David lives with and learns from the old trappers who instill the wisdom of the mountains in him: ‘Once the Old Man places his claim on you, you never say goodbye.’ Torn between the freedom of the mountains and the sweet enslavement of his lover’s arms, young David comes of age crisscrossing the American West, and wrestling with “the Trapper’s Choice”.
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