The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 21: July-December, 1915 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Abbatt

 
9780282063047: The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 21: July-December, 1915 (Classic Reprint)

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This book narrates the extraordinary life and adventures of James Bridger, a legendary frontiersman, explorer, and guide who played a pivotal role in the exploration of the American West and the eventual establishment of the transcontinental railroad. Born in Virginia in 1804, Bridger embarked on a remarkable career that took him through the uncharted territories of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. The author chronicles Bridger's pivotal role in discovering the Great Salt Lake, South Pass, and Yellowstone Park, as well as his encounters with Native American tribes, fur traders, and other notable figures of the era. Through Bridger's incredible experiences, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the rugged individualism, indomitable spirit, and transformative events that shaped the American West.

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9780266524816: The Magazine of History With Notes and Queries, Vol. 21: July-December, 1915 (Classic Reprint)

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