Old Forts And Trading Posts Of The West-Bent's Old & New-Nolie Mumey-1916-1st Ed

by Nolie Mumey

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Old Forts and Trading Posts of the West: Bent's Old Fort and Bent's New Fort on the Arkansas River, Volume I By Nolie Mumey Artcraft Press, Denver, Colorado, 1916 A scarce and important work of Western Americana by noted Colorado historian Dr. Nolie Mumey. This volume explores the history of Bent's Old Fort and Bent's New Fort on the Arkansas River, placing them within the broader story of exploration, travel, trade, and settlement in the American West. The book examines frontier life during the fur trade era and provides insight into Native American relations and conflicts, the activities of fur trappers and traders, and the lives of the mountain men who helped shape the early West. Bent's Fort served as one of the most significant trading posts along the Santa Fe Trail and played a vital role in commerce and cultural exchange on the frontier. Features Hardcover 239 pages Approximately 6¾" x 10¼" Tipped-in color frontispiece 36 illustrations on plates Four large folded plate illustrations Large folded map showing forts throughout the American West Historical photographs, maps, and charts throughout Check Out Our eBay Store (Grannyspalapa) For Other Similar Items www.ebay.com/str/grannyspalapa

• Publisher: Artcraft Press, Denver CO
• Year: 1916
• Condition: Very Good

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