"Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson" by John S. C. Abbott is a biographical telling of the early life and adventures of the famous frontiersman. The narrative vividly paints a picture of young Kit Carson's upbringing in Kentucky and the family's move to the wild American West, focusing on the dangers and hardships faced by pioneers. It shows how the young Carson honed essential skills in shooting and surviving, learning to live amid both the beauty and threats of nature plus the ever-present dangers from Native American tribes. It highlights his evolution from a boy on the frontier to a figure destined for a life of extraordinary adventure.
Christopher Carson, Familiarly Known as Kit Carson
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Experience the formative years of a legendary frontiersman as he navigates the perils and wonders of the untamed American West.
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About the AuthorJohn Stevens Cabot Abbott was an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott.
John Stevens Cabot Abbott was an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott.
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