Ceran St. Vrain, American Frontier Entrepreneur

by Ronald K. Wetherington

Book Overview

First a trapper and trader, then a merchant, and finally an emerging capitalist in the flour industry of New Mexico and Colorado, Ceran St. Vrain was an iconic image of the industrious and self-reliant western pioneer of the 19th century. He was also a military hero, aiding the U.S. dragoons as an officer in the New Mexico Volunteer army in their fight against marauding plains Indians alongside Kit Carson. An intelligent and affable soul, he helped...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865348588
• ISBN13: 9780865348585
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Sunstone Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"