The Sign Of The Buffalo Skull: The Story Of Jim Bridger Frontier Scout (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162802244)

""The Sign of the Buffalo Skull: The Story of Jim Bridger Frontier Scout"" by Peter O. Lamb is a biography of one of the most famous and influential figures in American history, Jim Bridger. Bridger was a frontiersman, fur trader, and explorer who played a significant role in the expansion of the American West in the 19th century. The book tells the story of Bridger's life, from his early days as a trapper and trader, to his later years as a guide and scout for the U.S. Army. It covers his many adventures, including his travels through the Rocky Mountains, his encounters with Native American tribes, and his participation in the California Gold Rush. Lamb also explores Bridger's personal life, including his marriages and his relationships with his children. He describes Bridger as a complex and sometimes contradictory figure, who was both a friend to the Native Americans and a participant in their displacement. Overall, ""The Sign of the Buffalo Skull"" provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Jim Bridger, and sheds light on the history of the American West during a crucial period of expansion and change.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: Peter O. Lamb
ISBN-10: 1162802243
ISBN-13: 9781162802244
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d