Kit Carson: The Blazer Of Trails

By Albert Britt

Book Overview

""Kit Carson: The Blazer Of Trails"" is a biography written by Albert Britt that explores the life and legacy of Christopher Houston ""Kit"" Carson. Carson was a legendary figure in the American West, known for his skills as a trapper, guide, and military leader. The book traces Carson's life, from his childhood in Kentucky and Missouri to his adventures in the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. It covers his work as a fur trapper, his service as a guide for John C. Fremont's expeditions, and his military career during the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. The book also delves into Carson's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with Native American tribes. Through primary source material and historical analysis, Britt paints a vivid portrait of one of the most iconic figures of the American West.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Boy's Own Book of Frontiersmen, by Albert Britt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419122703.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142546954X
• ISBN13: 9781425469542
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"