1813-1890

Presents the life and career of John C. Fr?mont, who led four explorations of the land west of the Rocky Mountains in the 1840s, and helped make the first useful maps of the frontierlands of California and Oregon.

"Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Fr?mont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple John Fr?mont grew up amid family tragedy and shame. Born out of wedlock in 1813, he went to work at age thirteen to help support his family in Charleston, South Carolina"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and work of John C. Fremont, an explorer of the American West.

A biography of the nineteenth-century soldier and explorer whose many expeditions helped open up the western territories to settlers.

"Examines the life of explorer John C. Fr?emont, including his western expeditions over the Rocky Mountains, mapping California and Oregon, fighting for California's independence, his life as a soldier and politician, and his legacy as the Pathfinder"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief biography of nineteenth-century soldier, politician, and explorer, John C. Fremont, whose many expeditions helped open up the American West to settlers.

A biography of the nineteenth-century soldier, politician, and explorer whose many expeditions helped open up the western territories to settlers.