James Beckwourth: Legendary Mountain Man

by Ann Manheimer

Book Overview

Mountain man James Beckwourth roamed the western wilderness hunting, trapping, and leading groups west. He is best-known for discovering a new pass - which is now named after him - through the Sierra Nevada Mountains around the time of the California Gold Rush. Featuring historical photographs and primary source material, this exciting tale of adventure discusses Beckwourth's life from his years as a Crow Indian chief to his travels in the Rocky Mountains...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575058928
• ISBN13: 9781575058924
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (CT)
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7