Free Men

Free Men chronicles the exploits of Temple Buck and his rowdy trapper companions in the Rocky Mountain fur trade from 1824–1826. They roam ever farther west in their quest for beaver, exploring new country and encountering fresh adventures—some of them welcome, others not at all. This well-researched tale, told in Temple’s own words, blends historical and fictional characters against a colorful backdrop of actual events, pungently flavored with gory battles with hostile Indians, homespun humor, and earthy romance, culminating in Temple’s disappointing return to his Ohio birthplace. You are cordially invited to join Temple Buck and his fellow trappers, the only truly free men in all of history.