trappers

Describes the lives of people involved with exploring and trapping in the American West during the 1800s.

Examines the life of the nineteenth-century woodsman John Colter and describes his experiences accompanying the Lewis and Clark Expedition and, later, as an explorer on his own.

A biography of Jim Bridger, a pioneer trapper, trader, and guide who discovered the trails which would be used by the Pony Express and the Union Pacific Railroad.

Recounts the adventures of the nineteenth-century frontier hunter, with an emphasis on his experiences with bears.

Chronicles the life of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, son of Sacagawea and French Canadian trapper Toussaint Charbonneau, discussing his education in St. Louis with Captain Clark, his years living in Europe, his travels to the West, and his role in the Mexican-American War.

A trapper's son and a champion Irish Setter roam wilderness areas and grow to maturity together.

Discusses the life and work of Jedediah Smith, an explorer of the American West and leader of mountain men.

Follows the life of the nineteenth-century trapper and explorer who earned his reputation on the western frontier.

Presents a biographical profile of Jim Bridger, looking at his early life, and discussing his role in the settling of the American West as a mountain man, explorer, interpreter, scout, guide, and storyteller.

Chronicles the exploits of the mountain men who opened many trails and passages through the American West in the early nineteenth century.