Publisher's Synopsis
Jedediah Smith: Trader and Trail Breaker is a biography written by Maurice S. Sullivan. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Jedediah Smith, a legendary figure in the history of the American West. Smith was a fur trader, explorer, and mountain man who played a key role in opening up the western frontier to settlement and commerce. The book begins with Smith's childhood in New York and follows his journey westward, where he joined the Rocky Mountain Fur Company and began his career as a trader. Smith quickly gained a reputation as a skilled frontiersman and became known for his ability to navigate the wilderness and negotiate with Native American tribes. The book details Smith's many expeditions, including his exploration of the Great Salt Lake and his journey through the Mojave Desert, which led to the discovery of a new route to California. The author also describes Smith's involvement in the fur trade and his interactions with other notable figures of the time, such as Kit Carson and John C. Fremont. Throughout the book, Sullivan provides a vivid description of the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including the dangers of Indian attacks, harsh weather conditions, and the constant threat of starvation. Overall, Jedediah Smith: Trader and Trail Breaker is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in the history of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the frontier and the brave men and women who helped shape it.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.
