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Throughout his long and lusty life, James P. Beckwourth epitomized much of the best and the worst of a fabulous breed, the mountain men of the early West. Trapper, hunter, guide, horse thief, Indian fighter, and Indian chief, he also took part in the Seminole and Mexican wars... Read Full Overview

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is an autobiography written by James P. Beckwourth himself. Beckwourth was a legendary African American mountain man, explorer, and trader who lived in the early 19th century. In this book, he recounts his life and adventures, including... Read Full Overview

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is an autobiographical account of the life of James Pierson Beckwourth, a legendary figure in American history. Born into slavery in Virginia in 1798, Beckwourth escaped to the West and became a fur trader, explorer, and mountain... Read Full Overview

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is a captivating autobiography that recounts the incredible life of James P. Beckwourth. This large print edition is perfect for readers who prefer easy-to-read text. Beckwourth was an African American who lived during the 19th century... Read Full Overview

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is an autobiographical account of the legendary African American frontiersman, James P. Beckwourth. Born into slavery in Virginia in 1798, Beckwourth escaped to the West in the early 1800s and became a trapper, trader, and explorer... Read Full Overview

The Life And Adventures Of James P. Beckwourth is an autobiography written by James Beckwourth himself. Beckwourth was a legendary figure of the American West, known for his exploits as a trapper, trader, and Indian fighter. Born to a white father and a black mother, Beckwourth... Read Full Overview

The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is an autobiography written by James P. Beckwourth himself. The book chronicles the life of Beckwourth, who was born into slavery but later became a prominent mountain man, fur trader, and explorer in the American West during the... Read Full Overview