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Christopher Carson, or as he was familiarly called, Kit Carson, was a man whose real worth was understood only by those with whom he was associated or who closely studied his character. He was more than hunter, trapper, guide, Indian agent and Colonel in the United States Army... Read Full Overview

Not only a biography of one of America's true heroes, this is an excellent tool for teaching American history and geography.

PARENTLESS at a young age, young Christopher Carson escapes his unfeeling guardian and sets out for what was to become Missouri. What young Carson himself was to become would be one of the greatest of all the legendary mountain men. Finding his way to Santa Fe on the famous trail,... Read Full Overview

The Life of Kit Carson is a biography written by Edward S. Ellis that tells the story of Christopher Houston Carson, a legendary figure in the American West. The book covers Carson's life from his birth in Kentucky in 1809 to his death in Colorado in 1868. Carson is known for... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Life of Kit Carson by Edward S. Ellis

Reproduction of the original: The Life of Kit Carson by Edward S. Ellis

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This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Life of Kit Carson is a biographical work written by Edward S. Ellis that explores the life and adventures of the legendary frontiersman Christopher Houston ""Kit"" Carson. The book chronicles Carson's early years, his experiences as a trapper and fur trader, and his role... Read Full Overview

The Life of Kit Carson is a biography written by Edward S. Ellis that tells the story of the famous frontiersman and explorer, Kit Carson. The book covers Carson's life from his birth in Kentucky in 1809 to his death in Colorado in 1868. It describes his early years as a trapper... Read Full Overview