The fur hunters were explorers who had blazed a trail across a continent and penetrated to the uttermost reaches of a northern empire the size of Euro...
John Jacob Astor was a German-American businessman who made his fortune in the fur trade and real estate in the United States. He was a pioneer in the...
A collection of thirteen short stories by Stewart Edward White, set in the American wilderness. The stories are based on White's own experiences and o...
This book delves into the history of the Oregon Country, a vast territory encompassing parts of present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. It...
Splendid Wayfaring is a historical account of the westward expansion of the United States in the early 19th century, focusing on the experiences of mo...
Frozen North provides a glimpse into the vast and unforgiving arctic environment. The book explores the challenges faced by those who inhabit these re...
This book tells the story of James P. Beckwourth, a remarkable figure of the American West who lived a life of extraordinary adventure and achievement...
Astoria chronicles the daring expedition of John Jacob Astor, a wealthy New York fur magnate, to establish a fur trading post and outpost of American...
The Song of Three Friends is an epic poem that tells the tale of three friends, Mike Fink, Will Carpenter, and Frank Talbeau, who travel up the Missou...
Story of the Trapper by Agnes C. Laut is a fascinating account of the men who braved the western wildernesses of Canada and the U.S. to hunt fur-beari...
