Author |
: John S.C. Abbott |
Publisher |
: Lulu.com |
Total Pages |
: 146 |
Release |
: 2017-07-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781387084715 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1387084712 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson the Pioneer of the West by : John S.C. Abbott
Download or read book Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson the Pioneer of the West written by John S.C. Abbott and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson (December 24, 1809 - May 23, 1868) was an American frontiersman, fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He became a frontier legend in his own lifetime via biographies and news articles. His (sometimes exaggerated) exploits were the subject of dime novels. In 'Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson the Pioneer of the West, ' historian John Abbott traces the remarkable life of this early American icon.