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xi, [4], 16-316 pp. Illustrated on 10 plates from prints and photographs, one of which is a map. (8vo) 23.5x15.5 cm (9¼x6¼"), original green cloth lettered and ruled in gilt. First Edition. 

 "The story of thirty years of trailblazing and pioneering in the region beyond the Mississippi, a narrative summary of the opening and winning of the Far West, embodied and reflected in the career of a great explorer, trapper, guide and Indian agent. This, the only biography of Thomas Fitzpatrick, is an important contribution to the history of the West, and a book which will appeal to the general reader - a chronicle of the days of the trappers' exuberant annual rendezvous, hazardous journeys, Indian battles, the war of the fur companies, the conquest of California and New Mexico, the overland migrations -- in short, of great adventures. " (Publisher's brochure). Previous owner's name, residence, and date in addition to two signature chops on front free endpaper.