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(0)Fred R Gowans
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An excellent guide for mountain-man enthusiasts and an intriguing exploration of the West, Rocky Mountain Rendezvous focuses on the fur-trading rendezvous that took place from 1825-1840 in the Central Rocky Mountains. Originally commercial gatherings where furs were traded for necessities such as traps, guns, horses, and other supplies, they evolved into rich social events that were pivotal in shaping the early American West.
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On the night of October 3, 1957 Fort Bridger was burning - set ablaze by its Mormon owners! The Mormons bought Fort Bridger in 1855, but the approach of a federal army caused the Mormon leaders, fearful of further persecution, to destroy the fort and harass the advance of the army. These details and much more are here in this wonderful volume.