In the Rockies with Kit Carson by John T. McIntyre

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Author McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951
Illustrator Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig), 1879-1952
Illustrator Kromer, A. Edwin
LoC No. 13023728
Title In the Rockies with Kit Carson
Series Title The buckskin books
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary "In the Rockies with Kit Carson" by John T. McIntyre is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the exhilarating life of trappers in the wilderness, specifically focusing on notable historical figures like Kit Carson and a duo of adventurous young boys, Joe Frazier and Dave Johnson, who are in pursuit of a thieving half-breed named Lopez. The book explores themes of adventure, danger, and the intricate relationship between Native Americans and early American settlers. The opening of the narrative sets the stage as two boys arrive at the Pueblo of Los Angeles on horseback, seeking the fugitive Lopez who has stolen valuable items from their trading vessel. The boys soon find themselves in a precarious situation when a Mexican officer attempts to arrest them. Thankfully, they are saved by a group of trappers led by Kit Carson, who introduce them to the dangers and camaraderie of trapping life. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into thrilling encounters with hostile forces, discussions of treasure maps, and the boys' determination to retrieve what was lost, evoking a sense of adventure and the untamed spirit of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Rocky Mountains -- Fiction
Subject Carson, Kit, 1809-1868 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67018
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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