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Thirty-Seven Days of Peril from Scribner's Monthly Vol III Nov. 1871   By:

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Truman Everts’ gripping memoir, published in Scribner's Monthly Vol III Nov. 1871, chronicles his harrowing tale of survival in the treacherous and unforgiving wilderness. In "Thirty-Seven Days of Peril," Everts masterfully weaves together a narrative filled with suspense, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

The book opens with Everts recounting his ill-fated journey to the Yellowstone region, where he had embarked on a hunting expedition with a group of fellow adventurers. However, calamity strikes when Everts loses his companions and becomes separated from the main party. As days turn into nights and thirst and hunger gnaw at him, Everts finds himself alone, ill-prepared, and facing the wrath of the natural world.

What makes Everts' memoir truly exceptional is his ability to convey the desperation and existential terror he experienced during those thirty-seven perilous days. Through vivid and evocative descriptions, the reader is transported to the stark and unforgiving landscape where Everts struggles to survive. His encounters with ferocious wild animals, severe weather, and endless nights spent shivering and starving make for heart-stopping reading.

Yet, Everts’ memoir is not just a tale of survival against all odds. It also acts as a meditation on the strength of the human spirit and the power of hope. As the days stretch on, Everts' will to survive remains unyielding, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. His determination and resourcefulness in finding food, shelter, and water demonstrate the human capacity for adaptation and resilience.

Everts' prose is both elegant and straightforward, allowing the reader to immerse themselves fully in his experience. He expertly balances introspection with captivating storytelling, making "Thirty-Seven Days of Peril" a truly engaging read. Furthermore, Everts' attention to detail adds a layer of authenticity to his narrative, painting a vivid picture of the physical and emotional toll his ordeal took on him.

However, it is worth noting that some readers may find Everts' memoir to be overly descriptive, at times bordering on repetitive. While his dedication to painting a clear picture of his experience is admirable, there are instances where it could have been condensed without compromising the overall impact of the story.

Nevertheless, "Thirty-Seven Days of Peril" is an enthralling and unforgettable account that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Through Truman Everts' extraordinary journey, we are reminded of the immense strength and resilience of the human spirit, and the ability to endure even in the face of the most dire circumstances. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and a testament to the indomitable will to survive.

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Thirty seven Days of Peril.

Mr. T. C. Everts is spoken of frequently in Bishop Tuttle's contribution. He was commissioned Assessor of Internal Revenue for Montana in 1861.

A graphic description of Mr. Everts' wanderings, in his own language, appeared in Scribner's Magazine of November, 1871, as follows:

SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY

VOL. III. November, 1871. No. 1

THIRTY SEVEN DAYS OF PERIL

[Illustration: Imaginary Companions.]

I have read with great satisfaction the excellent descriptive articles on the wonders of the Upper Yellowstone, in the May and June numbers of your magazine. Having myself been one of the party who participated in many of the pleasures, and suffered all the perils of that expedition, I can not only bear testimony to the fidelity of the narrative, but probably add some facts of experience which will not detract from the general interest it has excited.

A desire to visit the remarkable region, of which, during several years' residence in Montana, I had often heard the most marvelous accounts, led me to unite in the expedition of August last. The general character of the stupendous scenery of the Rocky Mountains prepared my mind for giving credit to all the strange stories told of the Yellowstone, and I felt quite as certain of the existence of the physical phenomena of that country, on the morning that our company started from Helena, as when I afterwards beheld it... Continue reading book >>




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