Ostensibly true account of a child's survival in the Rocky Mountains. Nice Americana and Rocky Mountain lore. 

From the preface: "The object of this narrative is to give a true and detailed account of the sad and thrilling experiences and scenes of our own beautiful baby boy who was lost in the Rocky Mountains. The book has been prepared with special reference to the children and young people, although we trust those of mature age will find the perusal of its pages helpful as well as interesting. The reader may feel assured that, while he is following, in the story, the rugged, mountain path over which Dudley's weary feet stumbled along on his perilous journey, he is, at the same time, following the dauntless spirit of the heroic little fellow, whose determination to conquer was equal to his valor."