This is a biography of Nicholas Stoner, who was born in New York before the American Revolution and became one of the great hunters and trappers of his time. The book is filled with stories of his adventures in the wild, and details his role in the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolution. Nathaniel Foster's detailed account of Stoner's life and the era in which he lived makes this a compelling read for lovers of history and the outdoors.

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