Publisher's Synopsis
Kit Carson Days, 1809-1868 is a historical biography written by Edwin Legrand Sabin and published in 1914. The book chronicles the life of Christopher Houston ""Kit"" Carson, an American frontiersman and explorer who played a significant role in the expansion of the American West. Sabin's biography begins with Carson's birth in Kentucky in 1809 and follows his life through his early years as a trapper and trader in the Rocky Mountains. The book details his involvement in various expeditions and battles, including the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. Carson's relationships with Native American tribes, including the Navajo and the Apache, are explored in depth, as well as his role as a guide for John C. Fremont's expeditions. The book also delves into Carson's personal life, including his two marriages and his relationship with his children. Sabin's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a detailed account of Carson's life and the events that shaped the American West during the mid-19th century. Kit Carson Days, 1809-1868 is an important historical document that provides insight into the life of one of America's most legendary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.
