The Trapper's Daughter

Though born in France, writer Gustave Aimard had a frontier spirit, and his travels in northern Mexico proved to be a life-changing experience. In The Trapper's Daughter, Aimard combines all of the elements of a classic western novel—adventure, romance, ruminations on the desert landscape, and pulse-pounding encounters with enemies—in a seamless package that will thrill fans of the genre.