Wild life in the Far West: Personal Adventures of a Border Mountain Man (1872) / James Hobbs
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"At Bent's Fort, Hobbs went out trapping under the leadership of Kit Carson, and they became lifelong friends. In a short time Hobbs earned the reputation of being an excellent mountaineer, trapper, and as an Indian fighter he was second to none, his education among the Comanche having trained him in all the strategy of the Indians." - Colonel Henry Inman (1897)
As detailed by Hobbs in his 1872 book "Wild Life in the Far West, Personal Adventures of a Border Mountain Man," in 1835, when only 16 years-old, he joined a fur-trading expedition under Charles Bent, destined for Bent's Fort, Colorado on the Santa Fe Trail over Pawnee Fork. On this trip Hobbs and his companion Batiste were captured by Comanches after becoming lost.
Hobbs grew to be a great favorite with the Comanche; was given the daughter of Old Wolf in marriage, became a great chief, fought many hard battles with his savage companions, and at last, four years after, was redeemed by Charles Bent, who paid Old Wolf a small ransom for him at the Fort, where the Indians had come to trade.
In describing an Apache raid, Hobbs writes:
"We saw the Indians coming towards us, when they were quite a distance away, and, as we had no natural shelter, it became necessary to devise an artificial one. The baggage was hastily removed from the mules, when they were cast and their feet securely tied. This served a double purpose, as it effectually prevented a stampede and enabled us to use them for purposes of shelter. The cast mules and baggage were arranged in a circle, within which we placed ourselves, and behind this novel breastwork we awaited the attack of the Indians."
At Bent's Fort, Hobbs, now known as "Comanche Jim" went out trapping a party of mountain men led by Kit Carson, and which included Peg-Leg Smith. While living the life of a trapper, Hobbs earned the reputation of being an excellent mountaineer, trapper, and Apache fighter; thus his life with the Comanche prepared Hobbs well for a life in the wilderness of the Great West.
In describing a grizzly bear attack on their party, Hobbs writes:
"I saw the bear rushing down the hollow, chasing after Mclntire who was only about ten steps in advance of the beast, and he was running for dear life, and making as much noise as a mad bull. The truth is Mclntire was scared and I hastened to the rescue, first sending my dog forward to help him. Just as the dog reached the bear Mclntire darted behind a tree and flung his hat in the bear's face…."
After going through the Mexican War with an excellent record, Hobbs wandered about the country, now engaged in mining in old Mexico, then fighting the Apache under the orders of the governor of Chihuahua, and at the end of the campaign going back to the Pacific coast, where he entered into new pursuits, such as commercial game hunting, ranching, and mining. Sometimes he was rich, then as poor as one can imagine. He returned to old Mexico in time to become an active partisan in the revolt which overthrew the short-lived dynasty of Maximilian, and was present at the execution of that unfortunate prince. Finally he retired to the home of his childhood in the States.
In his conclusion Hobbs reflects,
"In looking back over my life, I find that although I have not, perhaps, always obeyed the Golden Rule, yet it is a great satisfaction to me to think of the numbers of my fellow beings I have been instrumental in saving from death and misery at the hands of savages, and from the horrors of starvation."
About the author:
Capt James “Comanche Jim” Hobbs (1819-1880) had been born in the Shawnee nation, on the Big Blue River, about 23 miles from Independence, Missouri. His early childhood was entrusted to one of his father's slaves. Reared on the eastern limit of the border, he very soon became familiar with the use of the rifle and shot-gun;he was the principal provider of game for his family.
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As detailed by Hobbs in his 1872 book "Wild Life in the Far West, Personal Adventures of a Border Mountain Man," in 1835, when only 16 years-old, he joined a fur-trading expedition under Charles Bent, destined for Bent's Fort, Colorado on the Santa Fe Trail over Pawnee Fork. On this trip Hobbs and his companion Batiste were captured by Comanches after becoming lost.
Hobbs grew to be a great favorite with the Comanche; was given the daughter of Old Wolf in marriage, became a great chief, fought many hard battles with his savage companions, and at last, four years after, was redeemed by Charles Bent, who paid Old Wolf a small ransom for him at the Fort, where the Indians had come to trade.
In describing an Apache raid, Hobbs writes:
"We saw the Indians coming towards us, when they were quite a distance away, and, as we had no natural shelter, it became necessary to devise an artificial one. The baggage was hastily removed from the mules, when they were cast and their feet securely tied. This served a double purpose, as it effectually prevented a stampede and enabled us to use them for purposes of shelter. The cast mules and baggage were arranged in a circle, within which we placed ourselves, and behind this novel breastwork we awaited the attack of the Indians."
At Bent's Fort, Hobbs, now known as "Comanche Jim" went out trapping a party of mountain men led by Kit Carson, and which included Peg-Leg Smith. While living the life of a trapper, Hobbs earned the reputation of being an excellent mountaineer, trapper, and Apache fighter; thus his life with the Comanche prepared Hobbs well for a life in the wilderness of the Great West.
In describing a grizzly bear attack on their party, Hobbs writes:
"I saw the bear rushing down the hollow, chasing after Mclntire who was only about ten steps in advance of the beast, and he was running for dear life, and making as much noise as a mad bull. The truth is Mclntire was scared and I hastened to the rescue, first sending my dog forward to help him. Just as the dog reached the bear Mclntire darted behind a tree and flung his hat in the bear's face…."
After going through the Mexican War with an excellent record, Hobbs wandered about the country, now engaged in mining in old Mexico, then fighting the Apache under the orders of the governor of Chihuahua, and at the end of the campaign going back to the Pacific coast, where he entered into new pursuits, such as commercial game hunting, ranching, and mining. Sometimes he was rich, then as poor as one can imagine. He returned to old Mexico in time to become an active partisan in the revolt which overthrew the short-lived dynasty of Maximilian, and was present at the execution of that unfortunate prince. Finally he retired to the home of his childhood in the States.
In his conclusion Hobbs reflects,
"In looking back over my life, I find that although I have not, perhaps, always obeyed the Golden Rule, yet it is a great satisfaction to me to think of the numbers of my fellow beings I have been instrumental in saving from death and misery at the hands of savages, and from the horrors of starvation."
About the author:
Capt James “Comanche Jim” Hobbs (1819-1880) had been born in the Shawnee nation, on the Big Blue River, about 23 miles from Independence, Missouri. His early childhood was entrusted to one of his father's slaves. Reared on the eastern limit of the border, he very soon became familiar with the use of the rifle and shot-gun;he was the principal provider of game for his family.
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