Ep. 657: MeatEater Radio Live! The Brothers of Oak Island, A Mexico Check-In, and Invasive Pike

This book is part of a series focusing on American hunting history. It explores the white-tailed deerskin trade and the lives of the long hunters during the 18th century. The book details their hunting techniques, interactions with Native Americans, and the challenges of frontier life. It offers a glimpse into a significant period in American history, highlighting the importance of the deerskin trade and the role of long hunters in shaping the landscape of the American frontier. The narrative is rich with historical detail and provides insights into the lives and experiences of these early American frontiersmen.

This book is part of a series focusing on American hunting history. It delves into the Rocky Mountain beaver trade, exploring the lives and challenges faced by mountain men during that era. The book provides detailed accounts of their hunting, trapping, and interactions with Native Americans. It also covers the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including high mortality rates and makeshift medical practices. The narrative offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal period in American history.

This book comprises three novellas: 'Legends of the Fall,' 'Revenge,' and 'The Man Who Gave Up His Name.' The title novella, 'Legends of the Fall,' is an epic tale of three brothers and their lives of passion, madness, exploration, and danger during the time of World War I. 'Revenge' tells the story of a man whose life is drastically altered by love and his quest for justice, while 'The Man Who Gave Up His Name' follows a man going through a midlife crisis, exploring themes of identity and obsession. The novellas are known for their intense and visceral storytelling, reflecting Harrison's powerful and poetic writing style.