Mountain Men of the West
America's westward expansion left a trail of legends and heroes. Generations would hear the tales of John Colter, George Drouillard, Jedediah Smith, Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, and James Pierson Beckwourth. Many of these fur trappers became explorers who would lead the way for others to come westward, discovering new lands and drawing others in with their stories of adventure and fortune. The future of the West was lived out in the biographies of these mountain men.
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Series Review: The Library of the Westward Expansion"The series is well crafted, well-researched and fascinating for the young reader. All titles use photographs, paintings from the times, and colorful illustrations to highlight what it was actually like settling and discovering the West. This is a great series in for the beginning and newly independent reader, yet sufficiently researched for the older student. These well-done books--all thoroughly researched, and great for browsing for reports--make this series a great addition to social studies collections, RECOMMENDED."
--Library Talk
