This book is a collection of essays and stories by Washington Irving, set in the Rocky Mountains in the mid-19th century. It provides a vivid and entertaining account of life in the American West during this time. The book includes stories of Native American tribes, explorers, and pioneers, as well as descriptions of the landscape and wildlife. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.