Kit Carson Days, 1809-1868 (1914)

By Edwin L. Sabin

Book Overview

""Kit Carson Days, 1809-1868"" is a historical account of the life and times of Christopher Houston ""Kit"" Carson, a legendary American frontiersman, trapper, scout, and soldier. Written by Edwin Legrand Sabin in 1914, the book is a comprehensive biography that traces Carson's life from his birth in Kentucky in 1809 to his death in Colorado in 1868. The book covers Carson's early life as a farmer, his adventures as a fur trapper in the Rocky Mountains, his role as a guide for John C. Fremont's expeditions, and his service as a Union Army officer during the Civil War. Sabin also explores Carson's relationships with Native American tribes, including his controversial involvement in the forced relocation of the Navajo people. The book is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most iconic figures of the American West and provides insight into the challenges and triumphs of life on the frontier.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: 1120308631
• ISBN13: 9781120308634
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 746 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"