Albert W. Aiken's 'The Rival Trappers: or, Old Pegs, The Mountaineer' is a captivating tale set in the wilderness of the American West, exploring the rivalry between two trappers as they navigate the challenges of the untamed frontier. Aiken's vivid descriptions and attention to detail immerse the reader in the harsh landscape and the complexities of life as a trapper. The novel's prose is both en...