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A Newer World : Kit Carson John C Fremont And The Claiming Of The American West
A Newer World Kit Carson John C Fremont And The Claiming Of The American West
Author: David Roberts
Between 1842 and 1854 John C. Frémont, renowned as the nineteenth century's greatest explorer, and Kit Carson, the legendary scout and Indian fighter, boldly ventured into untamed territory to fulfill America's "manifest destiny." Drawing on little-known primary sources, as well as his own travels through the lands Frémont and Carson e...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780684870212
ISBN-10: 0684870215
Publication Date: 1/16/2001
Pages: 320
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Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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"A Newer World" does a great job of decribing John C. Fremont's role in the expansion of the U.S., from exploring to helping bring CA into the fold. It focuses on Fremont, but also includes a lot of material on Kit Carson. Roberts doesn't like Fremont much, and paints him as a bit of an egomaniac out to win fame and fortune. Kit Carson comes across as brutal when young, and mellowing (particularly towards American Indians) as he aged.
Roberts has an easy-to-read writing style that makes nonfiction as smooth as well written fiction. A really wonderful book.


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