Jedediah Smith: Trader and Trail Breaker

By Maurice S. Sullivan

Book Overview

Jedediah Smith: Trader And Trail Breaker is a biography written by Maurice S. Sullivan that tells the story of Jedediah Smith, a legendary figure in the history of the American West. Smith was a fur trader, explorer, and frontiersman who played a key role in opening up the western territories of the United States.The book begins with Smith's early life in New York and follows his journey westward as he becomes involved in the fur trade. It covers his expeditions into the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and California, as well as his encounters with Native American tribes and his efforts to establish trading posts and settlements.Sullivan's biography offers a vivid and detailed portrait of Smith, highlighting his courage, determination, and resourcefulness in the face of the many challenges he encountered on his travels. The book also explores the broader historical context of Smith's life and the impact of his expeditions on the development of the American West.Overall, Jedediah Smith: Trader And Trail Breaker is a compelling and informative account of one of the most fascinating figures in the history of the American West, and a must-read for anyone interested in the frontier era of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436694523
• ISBN13: 9781436694520
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"