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The Life And Adventures Of James P. Beckwourth: Mountaineer, Scout, Pioneer And Chief Of The Crow Nation Of Indians

The Life And Adventures Of James P. Beckwourth: Mountaineer, Scout, Pioneer And Chief Of The Crow Nation Of Indians

Leland, Charles G.
Bonner, T. D.

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralNative American HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1497823250
ISBN13: 9781497823259
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is a biography written by T. D. Bonner about the fascinating life of James P. Beckwourth. Beckwourth was a mountaineer, scout, pioneer, and chief of the Crow Nation of Indians. The book chronicles Beckwourth's life from his birth as a slave in Virginia to his eventual rise to power as a respected leader of the Crow Nation. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Beckwourth's life, from his early years as a slave to his travels to the Rocky Mountains and his time with the Crow Nation. The author draws on primary sources, including Beckwourth's own writings, to provide a detailed and engaging account of his life.The book explores Beckwourth's many adventures, including his travels with fur trappers, his role in the Mexican-American War, and his efforts to establish a trading post and settlement in the Rocky Mountains. It also delves into his relationships with the Crow Nation, including his marriage to a Crow woman and his eventual appointment as chief.Throughout the book, the author provides historical context and insight into the social and political climate of the time. The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth is a compelling account of a remarkable life and an important contribution to the history of the American West.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1892 Edition.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.

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