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Burdett, Charles
1815
1862
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Life of Kit Carson, the Great Western Hunter and Guide
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"Life of Kit Carson, the Great Western Hunter and Guide" by Charles Burdett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the life and adventures of Christopher Carson, known as Kit Carson, highlighting his legendary status as a frontiersman, hunter, guide, and Indian fighter in the American West. The book promises to deliver thrilling tales of Carson’s exploits among various cultures and landscapes, as he navigates the wild territories from the Mississippi River to the Pacific coast. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for Kit Carson's extraordinary life, detailing his background, early influences, and the circumstances that shaped his character. From his modest beginnings in Missouri, Carson's transition from a saddler's apprentice to a daring hunter and trapper is vividly illustrated. The opening remarks emphasize Carson's modesty and bravery, as they prepare the reader for a series of captivating adventures filled with challenges and encounters with Native American tribes, detailing his experiences and the skills he honed in the rugged wilderness of the western frontiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Carson Kit, 1809-1868
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Category: Biographies
Category: Adventure
Category: History - American
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