The legendary mountain men—the fur traders and trappers who penetrated the Rocky Mountains and explored the Far West in the first half on the nineteenth century—formed the vanguard of the American empire and became the heroes of American adventure. This volume brings to the general reader brief biographies of eighteen representative mountain men; selected from among the essay assembled by LeRoy R. Hafen in The Mountain Men and the Fur Trade of the Far West (ten volumes; 1965-72). The subjects and authors are: Manuel Lisa (Richard E. Oglesby); Pierre Chouteau Jr. (Janet Lecompte); Wilson Price Hunt (William Brandon); William H. Ashley (Harvey L. Carter); Jedediah Smith (Harvey L. Carter); John McLoughlin (Kenneth L. Holmes); Peter Skene Ogden (Ted J. Warner); Ceran St. Vrain (Harold H. Dunham); Kit Carson (Harvey L. Carter); Old Bill Williams (Frederic E. Voelker); William Sublette (John E. Sunder);Thomas Fitzpatrick (LeRoy R. and Ann W. Hafen); James Bridger (Cornelius M. Ismert); Benjamin L. E. Bonneville (Edgeley W. Todd); Joseph R. Walker (Ardis M. Walker); Nathaniel Wyeth (William R. Sampson); Andrew Drips (Harvey L. Carter); and Joseph L. Meek (Harvey E. Tobie).
#2079193 in Books Nathaniel Pitt Langford 1972-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.99 x .48 x 5.00l; .52 #File Name: 0803257058147 pagesThe Discovery of Yellowstone Park Journal of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole Rivers in the Year 1870
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read; some inaccuracies.By Steven DeVilbissAn detailed account of the first organized expedition to explore and map the country surrounding the Yellowstone. As on ebb would expect of such an undertaking; the account contains some inaccuracies; including taking credit for the development of the national park idea. None the less; the account is narrated with great enthusiasm and prose by an experienced; albeit self-absorbed author. Highly recommended for the student of Yellowstone.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Discovery of Yellowstone ParkBy wolfwomanThis book is well written and contains many facts that are often ommited from books written in the last few years. Even if you think you know ALL about Yellowstone; there are things written in this book that will bring you up short and make you realize that; perhaps; there IS more to learn about America's first National Park. A good book to have in your library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. history is best from original sourceBy Thomas J. CarterI very much enjoyed reading Nathaniel's journal about this expedition. They were very afraid of Crow Indians and during their time in Yellowstone kept a wary eye out. Also; the information on their search for the missing Truman Everts was informative for this reader who had read his account of surviving being lost in this wilderness.
