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Life of Kit Carson, The Great Western Hunter and Guide: Comprising Wild and Romantic Exploits as a Hunter and Trapper in the Rocky Mountains; Thrilling Adventures and Hairbreadth Escapes Among the Indians and Mexicans; His Daring and Invaluable Services as a Guide to Scouting and Other Parties, etc, etc. With an Account of Various Government Expeditions to the Far West
Author: Burdett, Charles
Title: Life of Kit Carson, The Great Western Hunter and Guide: Comprising Wild and Romantic Exploits as a Hunter and Trapper in the Rocky Mountains; Thrilling Adventures and Hairbreadth Escapes Among the Indians and Mexicans; His Daring and Invaluable Services as a Guide to Scouting and Other Parties, etc, etc. With an Account of Various Government Expeditions to the Far West
Publication: Philadelphia: John E. Potter, 1869
Description: Illustrated. Hardcover.
Philadelphia: John E. Potter, (1865).
Original cloth, lettered in gilt and black.
Illustrated.
382 pages.
Condition: Fair.
Hinges very cracked; some foxing and stains to pages; a few small tears; covers worn and soiled.
An early biography of the great western scout, Kit Carson.
CONTENTS:
CHAPTER I.
Hero of the narrative—from what race descended-his
fame-theater of his exploits-nativity-his father emigrates to Missouri-father\'s occupation-Kit\'s apprenticeship—dissatisfaction with his trade-joins an expedition to Santa Fe-surgical operation Santa Fe, its situation, business, style of buildings, water, appearance, altitude, scenery, population-spends the winter at Taos--learns the Spanish language-joins a party bound to Missouri--returns to Santa Fe becomes a teamster-El Paso, its grape culture, style of living of its people, name-youth of traveler--new occupation for the winter--becomes interpreter for a trader.
CHAPTER II.
Chihuahua, cathedral, statues, public buildings, convent,
mint, trade, age, population-Carson longs for the prairie
---changes employment-returns to Taos-joins a party
of hunters and trappers to punish the Indians-result of
the affray-Indian style of fighting--method of trapping
for beaver--beaver signs-setting the traps-bait-fastening the traps-caution in setting the traps.
CHAPTER III.
Carson s qualifications for a trapper--starts for California
desert in the route--Mohave Indians, non-intercourse
with whites, appearance, dress, ornaments, painting their
bodies, money-- Mission San Gabriel, cattle, horses,
sheep, mules, vineyards, income--other Missions in California, when founded, laborers--- Missions of Upper
California-Missionary subscriptions-management of
the fund---Commandante-general--the Monks-golden
age of the Missions.
CHAPTER IV.
New Mexico and Arizona--their desert prairies--Carson
in California-traps on the San Joaquin--the valley of
the Sacramento.
CHAPTER V.
The Digger Indians, a description of them, and their mode
of living—Carson\'s visit to a ranche in search of a cow-
his journey to the camp with his prize.
CHAPTER VI.
Carson at the Mission San Gabriel-recovers sixty stolen
horses after a fight with the Indians-\"Los Angelos\"-
climate of California.
CHAPTER VII.
Visit to a ranche--likes California, but likes buffalo better
-leaves Los Angelos, and traps on the Colorado---in a
tight place, but gets out of it.
CHAPTER VIII.
Trapping with Young upon the Colorado--captures cattle
and horses from the Indians-goes to Santa Fe, disposes
of furs, and sows his wild oats---coureurs des lois, travels,
dress, habits-joins Mr. Fitzpatrick trapping among the
Nez Perces-winters in the New Park-punishes the
Crow Indians for horse-stealing-pursues and punishes
rubbers of a cache--flies from a party of sixty Indians.
CHAPTER IX.
Hunts with two companions-saving his money--trading
with Captain Lee-pursues an Indian horse-thief and
recovers the horses without assistance-traps on the
Laramie-fight with two grizzlies—description of the
grizzly bear, his food-traps among the Blackfeet-un-
successful attempt to chastise Blackfeet horse-thieves-
Carson is wounded—Bridger\'s pursuit without finding
them.
CHAPTER X.
Carson, recovered, attends summer rendezvous on Green
River-description of the rendezvous-camp, traders,
charges British Fur Company—the Indians bringing
in furs—appearance of Montreal at a fair for the Indians
--trappers and traders from the States—purchases of the
trappers, necessaries, luxuries, Indian wife.
CHAPTER XI.
Green River rendezvous again-the backwoodsman--Carson the peace-maker-Sherman the bully, his punish-
ment-cause of the duel-trapping and parley with the
Blackfeet-on Humboldt River-explores the desert-
discovers the river afterwards named for him.
CHAPTER XII.
Dreary prospect on the Humboldt-Humboldt Lake-sinks
of other rivers-overflow of Humboldt Lake and River
-station at the sink, the traders-Humboldt Indians-
Fourth of July on the Humboldt-Humboldt sinking-
land available for agriculture on this river.
CHAPTER XIII.
Taos-Carson on the Humboldt--sufferings of the return party-Pyramid Circle--a horse purchased for food-buffalo
hunt, meat jerked-horses stolen by the Indiang-extent of buffalo ranges--buffalo upon the Platte in 1857, numbers, trails crossing the river, animals killed.
CHAPTER XIV.
Carson traps with a party of a hundred in the Blackfeet
country-winter camp among the Crows-Indian lodges
--winter life of the trappers-fight with the Blackfeet-
Carson saves the life of a friend, dislodges the Indians
from a rocky fastness, and compels their flight—no more
molestation-the rendezvous-trade with the Navajog
Indians--fort at Brown\'s Hole--goes again against the
Blackfeet, a thousand warriors assemble, retire without
an engagement-traps on the Salmon River-among the
Blackfeet, another fight, leaves their country-Chinook
and Flathead Indians-process of flattening the head.
CHAPTER XV.
Carson continues trapping—the trade becomes unprofitable---War of extermination upon the beaver, silk for hats prevents—Carson\'s experience enables him to aid one who should explore in behalf of science--knowledge of the country--comes to Bent\'s Fort, forsaking trapping
--becomes hunter for the fort_his employers-his business--reputation as a hunter-fulfills the early hopes of him-knowledge of the country-regard shown him, especially by the Indians---diplomatist between the Sioux and the Camanches--marriage-death of his wife-takes his child to St. Louis for education--changes at his old home--reception at St. Louis--meets Col. Fremont-engages to guide Fremont\'s exploring party to the South Pass in tbe Rocky Mountains.
CHAPTER XVI.
Party of explorers starting-style of encamping--defense
-morning in camp--ford of the Kansas--India-rubber
boat-accident from overloading the boat-Carson ill
lies in camp on the prairie.
CHAPTER XVII.
Road over rolling prairie-Pawnee country--false alarm
of the presence of Indians-Carson rides to discover
the cause--coast of the Platte River-party of trappers
from Fort Laramie-one of this party joins Fremont\'s
company—buffalo—appearance of the herds— feasting
in the camp-Carson\'s mishap in the hunt-Carson,
Maxwell, and Fremont join in the chase.
CHAPTER XVIII.
fremont divides his party-attempt to lasso a wild horse-
Maxwell prevents an Indian attack-Indians on a buffalo hunt-return laden with meat-Cheyenne village-tripod support for their weapons--Fremont entertained
by the chief-tribute to the Great Spirit on taking the
pipe-Jim Beckwith-other settlers on the mountain
streams-St. Vrain\'s Fort-Fort Laramie-Carson\'s
camp-excitement in the company-hostile intentions
of the Indians-preparations for continuing the explorations-one of the command dismissed.
CHAPTER XIX.
the growth of Artemisia—fate of the Indian party so
much dreaded-cache of wagons and other effects---
value of Carson\'s aid to Fremont-propriety of calling
this an exploring party-ascent to the South Pass-
exploration up a tributary of Green River--lake at its
source-continue to explore in the mountains-Fremont
climbs the highest summit--why Carson was not with
him.
CHAPTER XXIV.
Carson at home in Taos--decides to commence farming-
preparations - Fremont requests his service for a third
expedition--meeting at Bent\'s Fort-head-waters-
Great Salt Lake-expedition divides-Horse-Thief Indians--the skirmish.
CHAPTER XXV.
Arrival at Sutter\'s Fort--command of Gen. Castro to leave
the country-his march against Fremont-Fremont departs for Oregon--Indians instigated by the Mexicans, Fremont\'s march against them-he returns to California-another Indian fight.
CHAPTER XXVI.
Loss to Fremont\'s party-Carson\'s attack upon Indian
village-start for the Sacramento-Fremont\'s campaign
against the Mexicans-captures Sonoma--calls American settlers into his service-Gen. Castro leaves San Francisco-Fremont garrisons Sutter\'s Fort-marches to Monterey--Commodore Sloat in possession-hoists the flag of the United States.
CHAPTER XXVII.
Fremont marches on, and occupies Los Angelos--appointed Governor of California---Carson starts for Washington as bearer of dispatches—unexpected meeting with Apache Indians--meets the expedition of Gen. Kearney-returns to California as guide.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
March to California-Mexicans intercept Kearney\'s troops
--American attack on the Mexican force-disastrous
result-Carson and Lieut. Beale reach San Diego-re-
inforcements sent by Com. Stockton--capture of Los
Angelos-Mexicans surrender to Fremont-want of
harmony in the American camps.
CHAPTER XXIX.
Graphic description of the entrance into Monterey, of Fremont, Carson, and party--indiscretions of American
officers--Kearney\'s dispatch to the War Department-
Fremont\'s extraordinary ride.
CHAPTER XXX.
Fremont visits his Mariposa purchase-grand hunt and
ball—the fandango-Carson and Beale ordered to Washington-kind reception--appointed to a lieutenancy-
encounter with Camanches-arrival at Los Angelos-
sent to the Tejon Pass—again to Washington--arrival
at home-the warlike Apaches-Carson entertains Fremont and suffering explorers.
CHAPTER XXXI.
Dreadful sufferings endured by Fremont and party-error
in engaging a guide--Fremont\'s letter to his wife—horrible details.
CHAPTER XXXII.
Mr. Carvalho\'s narrative--cravings of hunger-disgusting
food considered a delicacy—Death of Mr. Fuller-Carson joins Col. Beale as guide—the Apache and Camanche
Indians.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Carson and Maxwell\'s settlement-exploits in defense of
his neighbors-encounter with the Cheyennes-rescue.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Grand trapping expedition--the Mountain Parks-Pike\'s Peak --Carson drives sheep to California --San Francisco-appointed Indian Agent-habits-services in New Mexico-his death at Fort Lyon-summing up.
. Fair.
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