Hugh Glass: The Frontiersman Who Defied Death

HUGH GLASS

by Bruce Bradley

4.5 out of 5

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Hugh Glass was a frontiersman, trapper, and explorer who lived in the early 19th century. He is best known for his incredible survival story, in which he survived a grizzly bear attack, crawled 200 miles through the wilderness, and lived to tell the tale.

Glass was born in Pennsylvania in 1783. He grew up in a frontier family, and learned to hunt and trap at a young age. In 1823, he joined a fur trapping expedition led by General William Ashley. The expedition was traveling through the Rocky Mountains when Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear.

The bear mauled Glass's face and neck, and tore open his back. The other members of the expedition thought that Glass was dead, and they left him behind. However, Glass was still alive. He crawled 200 miles through the wilderness, eating berries and roots, and drinking water from streams.

After six weeks, Glass reached Fort Kiowa, a trading post on the Missouri River. He was greeted as a hero, and his story was quickly spread throughout the country. Glass's survival story is a testament to the human spirit. It is a story of courage, determination, and resilience.

The Grizzly Bear Attack

Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear on August 18, 1823. He was hunting alone in the Rocky Mountains when he came across a female grizzly bear and her two cubs. Glass shot and killed one of the cubs, and the mother bear charged him.

The bear knocked Glass to the ground and mauled his face and neck. It then tore open his back, exposing his ribs. The other members of the expedition heard Glass's screams and came to his aid. They drove the bear away, but they thought that Glass was dead. They left him behind and continued on their journey.

Glass's Crawl to Fort Kiowa

Glass was left alone in the wilderness, with no food or water. He was severely injured, and he had no way to defend himself. However, Glass was determined to survive. He crawled 200 miles through the wilderness, eating berries and roots, and drinking water from streams.

Glass's journey was incredibly difficult. He had to cross rivers, climb mountains, and endure the cold and rain. He was also constantly in danger from predators. However, Glass never gave up hope. He kept crawling, one day at a time.

Glass's Arrival at Fort Kiowa

After six weeks, Glass reached Fort Kiowa. He was greeted as a hero. The people at the fort were amazed by his story, and they nursed him back to health. Glass eventually recovered from his injuries, and he went on to live a long and full life.

Glass's Legacy

Hugh Glass's survival story is a testament to the human spirit. It is a story of courage, determination, and resilience. Glass's story has been told and retold for generations, and it continues to inspire people today.

Glass's story has been adapted into several movies, including "The Revenant" (2015),which starred Leonardo DiCaprio. Glass's story has also been the subject of several books, including "The Man Who Ate His Boots" (1964) by John McPhee.

Hugh Glass is a true American hero. His story is a reminder that anything is possible if you have the courage to never give up.

HUGH GLASS

by Bruce Bradley

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1700 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Print length	:	234 pages

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