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Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

Dive into the authentic life of Kit Carson, a legendary American figure renowned as a hunter, trapper, mountain man, and guide. While his name is often embellished in contemporary literature, this biography provides a genuine look into his adventures, lending much of its narrative from his own words. Published around the time of his death, this work serves as the authorized chronicle of Carsons extraordinary life.

Step into the adventurous life of Christopher Kit Carson, a man whose true value was known only to those who spent time with him or delved into his character study. More than a hunter, trapper, guide, Indian agent, and Colonel in the US Army, Carson was a man of integrity, bravery, and loyalty. His quick decision-making in perilous situations, mastery of woodcraft, and skillful leadership earned him respect on the untamed western frontier. He gained broader fame as the trusted advisor and friend of Fremont, the Pathfinder, during his daring expeditions across the Rocky Mountains. Discover the ...

With skills and ability unrivaled by any in the West, Kit Carson felt truly at home among the wonders - and dangers - of the vast American frontier. But when he arrived in the rich fur-trapping country of the Flatheads, he found unexpected enemies waiting for him. A renegade British fur agent had been stirring the local tribes into a war of vengeance against the Americans, including their new captive - Kit. Suddenly it fell to Kit to stop the war before it started...or become the first casualty.

Kit Carson was legendary for his fighting skills. He could go toe to toe with any man and come out on top. But how could he beat an enemy that wasn't even human? When Kit found himself snowbound in an isolated mountain cabin with only a few friends, he knew they were in for a hard time. But then they started to see signs that they weren't alone - and whatever was out there in the snow wasn't like anything they had seen before. Kit and his friends had all heard tales of the Wendigo, but could they survive meeting one face-to-face?

“Rae Carson has proved she’s a master and has shaken up the YA genre.”—USAToday.com The first book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and New York Times–bestselling trilogy! The Girl of Fire and Thorns is a sweeping journey full of adventure, sorcery, heartbreak, and power. Fans of Shadow...

""Rae Carson has proved she's a master and has shaken up the YA genre.""—USAToday.com Three novellas set within the world of Rae Carson's epic New York Times?bestselling Girl of Fire and Thorns series are available in one volume! The Shadow Cats, The Shattered Mountain, and The King's Guard...

Famous Heroes of the American West is a lively account of the "Wild West" and its renowned figures, narrated with vigor by Adam Sims. The lives of Davy Crockett, Christopher Kit" Carson, Calamity Jane, and Sitting Bull, among others, are explored in detail. Their exploits, adventures, and alliances make for fascinating listening.