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Mountain Man is a historical fiction novel written by Vardis Fisher and published in 1965. The book chronicles the life of Sam Minard, a mountain man based on the historical figure John 'Liver-Eating' Johnson, as he navigates the dangerous wilderness of the Rocky Mountains during the 1820s. The narrative explores the harsh realities of the American frontier, interactions with Native American tribes, and the isolation of the fur trade era. It is widely recognized as the primary source material for Sydney Pollack's 1972 western film Jeremiah Johnson, starring Robert Redford.
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Who is the main character in Vardis Fisher's Mountain Man?
The novel follows Sam Minard, a hunter and trapper moving through the Rocky Mountain wilderness. His character is loosely based on the historical mountain man John 'Liver-Eating' Johnson.
When was Mountain Man published?
Vardis Fisher published Mountain Man in 1965. The novel presents a fictionalized version of mid-19th-century life in the American West.
Which regions does Sam Minard travel through in Mountain Man?
Sam Minard's journey moves through parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. The setting emphasizes isolation, hunting, trapping, and survival in the Rocky Mountains.
Was Mountain Man adapted into the film Jeremiah Johnson?
Yes, Vardis Fisher's novel was one of the sources for the 1972 film Jeremiah Johnson. The film starred Robert Redford and was directed by Sydney Pollack.
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