![Harry Yount at Berthoud Pass in Colorado. 1874. See notation at end of story for more information about this mountain man.](http://lostwitandwisdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Harry_Yount_Berthoud_Pass_Colorado.jpg)
Being a fan of Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead, I was curious how you learn to become a tracker. I found some information on the subject in the book “Mountain Scouting – A Hand-Book for Officers and Soldiers on the Frontiers” by Edward S. Farrow, 1881. I’ll break the information I found into segments. The content isn’t politically correct by today’s standards but taken in the context of the times, it makes for an interesting read. I found the Indian usage of stone mounds to be a particular point of interest. Let me know if you have any additional tips on the subject in the comments.
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