Ross worked for the Hudson's Bay Company in the Columbia River area and had dealings with Flatheads during various times between 1813 and 1821 covered by this narrative. Mentions brief information on Flathead hunting and the Ram's Horn Tree (p. 217).

Editor's introduction -- Revenge at the Cascades -- The white wolves -- Renegade in chains -- Perilous river -- A wounded bear -- Peace pipes -- The central fort -- Council of the Snakes -- Journey of a bourgeois -- Valley of troubles -- Land of the Piegans -- Poisoned beaver -- Journey's end.