A biography of the man who discovered Old Faithful; describes his adventures traveling with Lewis and Clark, his encounters with native Americans, and his reputation for telling tall tales. This spirited fictionalized biography of a trapper/trader who joined Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery at age 18 is embellished with the friendly hyperbole of the American tall tale. Its swiftly paced narrative vibrates with the excitement of discovery and the irresistible pull of new adventures. Colter himself brims with rough charm and seems a spiritual brother to such folk heroes as Davy Crockett.