The life of Kit Carson, legendary scout, mountain man, and Indian fighter of the Old West.
Kit Carson led the way in exploring and taming the wild west.
The account-as modest and undemonstrative as Carson's feats were remarkable-covers his life as a trapper, Indian fighter, guide, and buffalo hunter up to the fall of 1856.
Composed of stories discovered through years of research, this book is an exciting and easy-to-read, action-packed tale. Young readers and adults alike will find both education and entertainment in this masterfully presented life story.
Reproduction of the original: The Life of Kit Carson by Edward S. Ellis
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Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson
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Captain Francis McCabe had left Fort Canby on March 20 ( the day after Kit's return to the post ) with eight hundred Navajo prisoners to conduct to Bosque Redondo . He had , in his own words , “ barely a sufficient supply of rations and ...
... Mexico raises Five Hundred Mexican Volunteers and places them under the Command of Colonel St. Vrain — Colonel Fauntleroy placed in Command of all the Forces — Kit Carson is chosen as Chief Guide — The Campaign Commenced — The Trail ...
Chronicles the eighteen-month operation of the Pony Express, explaining why and how it was created, describing the challenges faced by riders, and discussing.