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Life of Kit Carson: The Great Western Hunter and Guide. Comprising Wild and Romantic Exploits as a Hunter and Trapper in the Rocky Mountain; Thrilling Adventures and Hairbreadth Escapes Among the Indians and Mexicans; His Daring and Invaluable Service as a Guide to Scouting and Other Parties, Etc. Etc. With an Account of Various Government Expeditions to the Far West. By Charles Burdett. Illustrated.
by BURDETT, Charles
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1869 Kit Carson Indians Hunter Trapper Fremont Expedition Rocky Mountains West
"Life of Kit Carson: The Great Western Hunter and Guide" by Charles Burdett is a captivating narrative of Christopher "Kit" Carson, an iconic figure of the American West. This biography explores Carson's valiant and varied experiences as a trapper, guide, and frontiersman amidst the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Included are various accounts of his encounters with Native American tribes, his close calls, and escapes in skirmishes with Mexican forces, and his instrumental role as a guide for government expeditions venturing into the unknown territories of the Far West. Burdett's book celebrates the spirit of adventure and the remarkable endurance of a man whose life was intertwined with the expansion and exploration of the American frontier.
This edition is illustrated with 6 full-page engravings depicting Carson's exploits and adventures.
Item number: #41624
Price: $399
BURDETT, Charles
Life of Kit Carson: The Great Western Hunter and Guide. Comprising Wild and Romantic Exploits as a Hunter and Trapper in the Rocky Mountain; Thrilling Adventures and Hairbreadth Escapes Among the Indians and Mexicans; His Daring and Invaluable Service as a Guide to Scouting and Other Parties, Etc. Etc. With an Account of Various Government Expeditions to the Far West. By Charles Burdett. Illustrated.
Philadelphia: John E. Potter and Company, [1869]. 1st edition
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· Collation: Complete
o 382
o 6 engraved plates (plus color presentation plate)
· References: Rader 539; Sabin 9213; Wagner-Camp 353
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Decorative light green cloth
· Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
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- Life of Kit Carson: The Great Western Hunter and Guide. Comprising Wild and Romantic Exploits as a Hunter and Trapper in the Rocky Mountain; Thrilling Adventures and Hairbreadth Escapes Among the Indians and Mexicans; His Daring and Invaluable Service as a Guide to Scouting and Other Parties, Etc. Etc. With an Account of Various Government Expeditions to the Far West. By Charles Burdett. Illustrated.
- Author
- BURDETT, Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John E. Potter and Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1869
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1869 Kit Carson Indians Hunter Trapper Fremont Expedition Rocky Mountains West, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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