First published in 1869, "e;The Wild Man of the West: A Tale of the Rocky Mountains"e; is a Western fiction novel aimed at children by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne. Presented as a series of stories told by "e;mountain men"e;, it revolves around the early trappers and hunters of the Rocky Mountains and their tumultuous relationship with the Native Americans. A rip-roaring adventure full of beautiful descriptions and fantastic characters, "e;The Wild Man of the West"e; is highly recommended for all with a love of the Western genre. (Amazon)