Mountain Men of the West

by Burger, James P.

Series:Library of the Westward Expansion

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AR Book Level
5.6
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,521
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
56143 EN

About this book

Recounting the daring lives of early American frontiersmen, this narrative follows the exploits of John Colter, Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, and other legendary mountain men who trekked across the western wilderness. It highlights how these hunters, trappers, and explorers braved rugged terrain, harsh climates, and perilous encounters to open the frontier for settlement. The book weaves personal histories with the broader impact of their contributions to the nation's westward expansion, offering a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that defined the era.

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