The Life of Kit Carson (Classic Reprint): Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent, and Colonel U. S. A

Edward S. Ellis

ISBN 10: 1332020909 / ISBN 13: 9781332020904

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of Kit Carson (Classic Reprint): Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent, and Colonel U. S. A
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332020909
• ISBN 13: 9781332020904
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Discover the rugged life of Kit Carson, a frontier legend whose courage and honesty shaped a nation’s West.

Kit Carson’s story is a bold biography of a man who lived at the edge of settlement. From his Kentucky youth to the many roles he filled—as hunter, trapper, guide, Indian agent, and Army officer—this book traces how his quick judgment, steady nerve, and deep sense of duty earned him trust among friends and respect from foes. It also highlights his close work with Fremont, the Pathfinder, and how his leadership helped explorers push across the Rocky Mountains and into new territories.

• Learn how Carson earned quiet admiration for integrity and courage in dangerous moments
• See how he navigated complex frontier politics, Native communities, and military service
• Follow his travels across deserts, mountains, and new settlements with vivid, first-hand detail
• Understand the enduring impact of his decisions on frontier life and exploration

Ideal for readers of frontier history and biographies, this edition brings a clear, engaging portrait of a man who became a symbol of the American West.

About the Author

Ellis attended the State Normal School of New Jersey. He would later become a school principal and superintendent of schools of Trenton. He abondoned teaching to pursue a writing career.