The Mountain Men: How the West Was Won

The pioneering mountain men entered the uncharted American wilderness withnothing but their wits, their survival skills, and what few tools they could carryalong with them. Yet just a short time later, they had already established a boomingfur trade, a thriving and unique rural culture, and legendar [...]
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The pioneering mountain men entered the uncharted American wilderness withnothing but their wits, their survival skills, and what few tools they could carryalong with them. Yet just a short time later, they had already established a boomingfur trade, a thriving and unique rural culture, and legendary characters likeJim Bridger and Kit Carson. Thrilling and educational, and packed with hundredsof full-color photographs, The Mountain Men details every facet of the extraordinaryhistory and lifestyle of these remarkable men, including their weapons, their traps and methods, the culture they developed, their cuisine, and theirencounters with Native Americans.