The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself

** "The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains," by De Witt C. Peters, M.D., is a fascinating story from the 1800s about the famous frontiersman Kit Carson. The book tells of Carson's beginnings in Kentucky and his family's relocation to Missouri, painting a picture of his youth marked by difficulty and the constant threat of Indian attacks. Eager for something more, young Carson ventured into the Rocky Mountains and learns the tough skills of a hunter and trapper. This sets the scene for Carson's growth into a legend, highlighting the tests he overcomes and the solid character that would guide all his future adventures in the wild. Peters further shows the exciting world of the fur trade and Carson's important part in growing the American frontier. **