Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In '48

Brewerton, George Douglas

ISBN 10: 1163181811 / ISBN 13: 9781163181812

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In '48
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163181811
• ISBN 13: 9781163181812
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In �������48"" is a historical book written by George Douglas Brewerton. The book tells the story of the author's journey with legendary mountain man Kit Carson on the Old Spanish Trail in 1848. The book is a first-hand account of the journey, which was undertaken to open up new trade routes between the United States and Mexico. The book provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the travelers on the trail, including encounters with Native American tribes, harsh weather, and difficult terrain. The book also provides insights into the life and character of Kit Carson, who was known for his bravery, resourcefulness, and survival skills. Overall, ""Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In �������48"" is a fascinating account of a historic journey and an important contribution to the history of the American West.Contents Include: From Los Angeles To The Mojave, From The Archilette To Little Salt Lake, Incidents Of Travel In New Mexico.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

The new introduction is by Marc Simmons, a professional historian, editor, translator, and the author of Witchcraft in the Southwest: Spanish and Indian Supernaturalism on the Rio Grande (Bison Book, 1980).