Well, 'Shane' by Jack Schaefer can also be regarded as a mountain man - like novel. Although it's not strictly about a traditional mountain man, it has that sense of a lone figure in a wild and mountainous landscape, dealing with his own moral and physical challenges, and the story is set against a backdrop that has elements of mountain life.
Sure. 'The Far Side of the Mountain' is a great choice. It tells the story of a young man who decides to live in the mountains on his own. The book is full of his experiences like building shelters, hunting, and dealing with wild animals.
One well - known mountain man novel is 'The Revenant' which has a lot of elements of a mountain man's life including survival in the wild and facing various challenges.
One of the best mountain man novels is 'The Mountain Man' by Vardis Fisher. It vividly depicts the life of a man in the mountains, with great descriptions of the wilderness and his struggles.
There's 'Mountain Man's Love'. It's about a mountain man who has a secret past. A young woman comes to the mountains to start anew. Their paths cross and they are initially at odds with each other. However, as they get to know one another better while surviving in the mountains, love blossoms between them.
Sure. There's the story of John Colter. He was one of the first white men to explore the Yellowstone area. He had some incredible encounters with geothermal features long before they were known to the wider world. His tales of steaming rivers and spouting geysers were thought to be wild exaggerations at first but later proven true.
Sure. 'The Bear Hunter' is a great mountain man short story for beginners. It's simple yet engaging as it focuses on a mountain man's pursuit of a large bear that has been causing trouble in the area. It shows his tracking skills and determination.
For beginners, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' by Mark Haddon is a great choice. It has a unique narrative style as it is told from the perspective of a boy with autism. Another good one is 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. It tells a moving story of friendship and redemption in Afghanistan.
Oh, there is. I recommend this book,"Reborn: A Master of the Literature". The male protagonist Fang Jing was reborn into a parallel world similar to Earth. With "Battle Through the Heavens," he opened the door to a new era of online literature. He successfully became a literary master and won the favor of a beautiful woman. He will bring you on the road to a comeback. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~đŸ˜—
A lesser - known but excellent mountain man fiction book is 'The Trapper's Bride' by Maggie Osborne. It combines the elements of mountain man life with a love story. It shows how a woman becomes part of the mountain man's world and the cultural clashes and romances that can occur in such a setting.
One of the best mountain man stories is about Jedediah Smith. He was a fearless explorer who blazed trails through the Rocky Mountains. He faced numerous challenges like harsh winters, attacks from wild animals, and encounters with hostile Native American tribes. But he persevered and his discoveries opened up new routes for settlers.