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Forty Years a Fur Trader on the Upper Missouri: The Personal Narrative of Charles Larpenteur, 1833-1872 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book, a first-hand account of fur trading in the American West during the 19th century, vividly depicts the life of Charles Larpenteur, a young adventurer who joins a fur trading expedition to the Rocky Mountains. Larpenteur's engaging narrative reveals the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including conflicts with Native Americans, rival traders, and the unforgiving natural environment. Along the way, he encounters renowned figures like Kit Carson and Jim Bridger, providing unique insights into the personalities and motivations that shaped the American fur trade. Ultimately, this book offers an illuminating chapter in the history of the Wild West, portraying both the exhilaration and hardships of an era defined by exploration and westward expansion.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a first-hand account of fur trading in the American West during the 19th century, vividly depicts the life of Charles Larpenteur, a young adventurer who joins a fur trading expedition to the Rocky Mountains. Larpenteur's engaging narrative reveals the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including conflicts with Native Americans, rival traders, and the unforgiving natural environment. Along the way, he encounters renowned figures like Kit Carson and Jim Bridger, providing unique insights into the personalities and motivations that shaped the American fur trade. Ultimately, this book offers an illuminating chapter in the history of the Wild West, portraying both the exhilaration and hardships of an era defined by exploration and westward expansion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282446246_0
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