The mountain men and the fur trade of the far west. Biographical sketches of the participants by scholars of the subject and with introductions by the editor
by Hafen, Leroy R., ed
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About This Item
Glendale, CA: Arthur H. Clark, 1972. First edition, 9 volumes, frontispieces in each (that in vol. I in full color), folding map in vol. I, illustrations throughout; a fine set in original brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine, slight wear to extremities; vols. VII, VIII, & IX retaining their plain kraft paper dust jackets. Lacks the final index volume. A monumental effort tracing the contributions of individual "mountain men" to the westward advancement of the American frontier in the early 19th century.
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- Title
- The mountain men and the fur trade of the far west. Biographical sketches of the participants by scholars of the subject and with introductions by the editor
- Author
- Hafen, Leroy R., ed
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Arthur H. Clark
- Place of Publication
- Glendale, CA
- Date Published
- 1972
- Keywords
- Mountain Men , Biography , American West , Fur Trade
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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