Broken Hand The Life of Mountain Man Thomas Fitzpatrick by LeRoy R Hafen 1981 Paperback-image

Broken Hand The Life of Mountain Man Thomas Fitzpatrick by LeRoy R Hafen 1981 Paperback

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ISBN-13: 9780803272088 Synopsis: Known by the Indians as "Broken Hand," Thomas Fitzpatrick was a trapper and a trailblazer who became the head of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. With Jedediah Smith he led the trapper band that discovered South Pass; he then shepherded the first two emigrant wagon trains to Oregon, was official guide to Fremont on his longest expedition, and guided Colonel Phil Kearny and his Dragoons along the westward trails to impress the Indians with howitzers and swords. Fitzpatrick negotiated the Fort Laramie treaty of 1851 at the largest council of Plains Indians ever assembled. Among the most colorful of mountain men, Fitzpatrick was also party to many of the most important events in the opening of the West., Known by the Indians as "Broken Hand," Thomas Fitzpatrick was a trapper and a trailblazer who became the head of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. With Jedediah Smith he led the trapper band that discovered South Pass; he then shepherded the first two emigrant wagon trains to Oregon, was official guide to Fremont on his longest expedition, and guided Colonel Phil Kearny and his Dragoons along the westward trails to impress the Indians with howitzers and swords. Fitzpatrick negotiated the Fort Laramie treaty of 1851 at the largest council of Plains Indians ever assembled. Among the most colorful of mountain men, Fitzpatrick was also party to many of the most important events in the opening of the West. LeRoy R. Hafen was the author of more than forty books on the American West. Item Length: 8.5 in Language: English Dewey Edition: 19 Edition Description: Reprint Publication Year: 1981 Item Width: 5.6 in Genre: History Features: Reprint Intended Audience: Trade Book Title: Broken Hand : the Life of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Mountain Man, Guide and Indian Agent gtin13: 9780803272088 Reviews: "The general reader as well as the special student will be chiefly interested in the volume as a description of life in the West and as a chapter in the history of the contact of races in America. . . . A highly entertaining story"- American Historical Review, "The general reader as well as the special student will be chiefly interested in the volume as a description of life in the West and as a chapter in the history of the contact of races in America. . . . A highly entertaining story"-American Historical Review, "The volume will appeal to everyone with a lively imagination and an interest in the early West."- New York Times, ""A distinct and valuable contribution to American biography.""--Henry Steele Commager, Books ""The volume will appeal to everyone with a lively imagination and an interest in the early West.""-- New York Times ""The general reader as well as the special student will be chiefly interested in the volume as a description of life in the West and as a chapter in the history of the contact of races in America. . . . A highly entertaining story""-- American Historical Review, "The volume will appeal to everyone with a lively imagination and an interest in the early West."-New York Times Format: Trade Paperback Illustrator: Yes LCCN: 80-023451 Topic: United States / 19th Century, General Author: Leroy R. Hafen Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Number of Pages: 360 Pages Item Height: 1.1 in Dewey Decimal: 978/.02/0924 LC Classification Number: F592.F58 ISBN-10: 0803272081 brand: University of Nebraska Press Item Weight: 19.1 Oz

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Used - Very Good A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged. Broken Hand: The Life of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Mountain Man, Guide and Indian Agen ISBN-13 : 9780803272088 Book

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