Colter's Hell And Jackson's Hole: The Fur Trappers' Exploration Of The Yellowstone And Grand Teton Park Region (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258002725)

""Colter's Hell And Jackson's Hole: The Fur Trappers' Exploration Of The Yellowstone And Grand Teton Park Region"" is a book written by Merrill J. Mattes. It is a historical account of the early exploration of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton Park region by fur trappers in the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on John Colter's explorations in the region, while the second part focuses on the trappers who followed in his footsteps, including David Jackson, Jedediah Smith, and William Sublette. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the harsh conditions and dangers faced by these early explorers, including encounters with Native American tribes, grizzly bears, and other wildlife. It also explores the impact of the fur trade on the region and its native inhabitants. The book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the fur trade, or the exploration of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton Park region.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Merrill J. Mattes
ISBN-10: 1258002728
ISBN-13: 9781258002725
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2011
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d