In the Rockies with Kit Carson

In the Rockies with Kit Carson
Author: John T. McIntyre
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2022-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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This is a fictional adventure, involving the real life character, Kit Carson (1809 - 1868). It was written to appeal to young boys of the time. The story begins with the unexpected arrival by mule, of two boys Joe and Dave, into a soldiers' camp near Los Angeles. They are from a schooner called Gadfly and are on the hunt for one of the crew who has deserted along with some stolen items.

The Life of Kit Carson

The Life of Kit Carson
Author: Edward S. Ellis
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2022-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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As one can surmise from the title, the following book is a biography of a man named Kit Carson. He was an American frontiersman, a fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He became a frontier legend in his own lifetime by biographies and news articles, and exaggerated versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels. His understated nature belied confirmed reports of his fearlessness, combat skills, tenacity, and profound effect on the westward expansion of the United States.

Kit Carson and the Wild Frontier

Kit Carson and the Wild Frontier
Author: Ralph Moody
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2021-12-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1496208242
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In 1826 an undersized sixteen-year-old apprentice ran away from a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri, to join one of the first wagon trains crossing the prairie on the Santa Fe Trail. Kit Carson (1809-68) wanted to be a mountain man, and he spent his next sixteen years learning the paths of the West, the ways of its Native inhabitants, and the habits of the beaver, becoming the most successful and respected fur trapper of his time. From 1842 to 1848 he guided John C. Frémont's mapping expeditions through the Rockies and was instrumental in the U.S. military conquest of California during the Mexican War. In 1853 he was appointed Indian agent at Taos, and later he helped negotiate treaties with the Apaches, Kiowas, Comanches, Arapahos, Cheyennes, and Utes that finally brought peace to the southwestern frontier. Ralph Moody's biography of Kit Carson, appropriate for readers young and old, is a testament to the judgment and loyalty of the man who had perhaps more influence than any other on the history and development of the American West.

Life of Kit Carson, the Great Western Hunter and Guide

Life of Kit Carson, the Great Western Hunter and Guide
Author: Charles Burdett
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2022-05-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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Christopher Houston Carson, better known as Kit Carson, was an American frontiersman, hunter, fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He became a legend of the frontier in his own life as the main character of numerous biographies, news articles, and dime novels. This book presents the most important events of his life, interesting facts, and stories.

Christopher Carson

Christopher Carson
Author: John Stevens Cabot Abbott
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1873
Genre: Adventure and adventurers
ISBN:
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The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains

The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains
Author: De Witt C. Peters
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2023-08-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:
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In 'The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains' by De Witt C. Peters, readers are taken on a literary journey through the life of the legendary frontiersman Kit Carson. Written in a captivating narrative style, Peters delves into Carson's escapades, from his time as a trapper and guide to his role in shaping the American West. The book not only provides a detailed account of Carson's adventures, but also immerses readers in the rugged landscapes and challenges of the frontier life, making it a must-read for history and adventure enthusiasts alike. The vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a literary gem in the context of Western American literature. De Witt C. Peters' meticulous research and attention to detail shine through in this compelling biography of a true American legend. Through his thorough examination of Kit Carson's life, Peters offers readers a unique perspective on the remarkable man behind the myth. This book is a valuable addition to any library, providing insight into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic figures of the American West.

Blood and Thunder

Blood and Thunder
Author: Hampton Sides
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2007-10-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307387674
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of Ghost Soldiers comes an eye-opening history of the American conquest of the West—"a story full of authority and color, truth and prophecy" (The New York Times Book Review). In the summer of 1846, the Army of the West marched through Santa Fe, en route to invade and occupy the Western territories claimed by Mexico. Fueled by the new ideology of “Manifest Destiny,” this land grab would lead to a decades-long battle between the United States and the Navajos, the fiercely resistant rulers of a huge swath of mountainous desert wilderness. At the center of this sweeping tale is Kit Carson, the trapper, scout, and soldier whose adventures made him a legend. Sides shows us how this illiterate mountain man understood and respected the Western tribes better than any other American, yet willingly followed orders that would ultimately devastate the Navajo nation. Rich in detail and spanning more than three decades, this is an essential addition to our understanding of how the West was really won.