The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A
By Edward Sylvester Ellis
Length6h 47m
About this audiobook
In "The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A.", Edward Sylvester Ellis crafts a vivid biographical narrative that encapsulates the multifaceted life of Christopher "Kit" Carson, a quintessential figure in American exploration and frontier life. Written in a style that marries factual recounting with romanticized storytelling, Ellis provides an engaging glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of 19th-century America. The book reflects a context of expansionist fervor and is indicative of the era's fascination with the rugged individualism that defined American masculinity, thus serving as both history and legend blurred together. Edward Sylvester Ellis was a prolific author and an astute observer of American culture, whose extensive writings encompassed adventure and historical narratives that resonated with the American public. His background as a writer committed to chronicling the spirit of the West, coupled with his understanding of the social dynamics at play, positioned him well to embark on the ambitious task of documenting Kit Carson's life—celebrating a man who became a symbol of the American frontier. For readers drawn to adventurous biographies and those intrigued by the complexity of American history, Ellis's biography of Kit Carson is an essential read. It invites exploration not only of Carson's remarkable exploits but also of the societal implications surrounding his life, making it a rich resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (113)
Includes Goodreads
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
21CHAPTER XX
2CHAPTER I.
22CHAPTER XXI.
3CHAPTER II.
23CHAPTER XXII.
4CHAPTER III.
24CHAPTER XXIII.
5CHAPTER IV.
25CHAPTER XXIV.
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6CHAPTER V.
26CHAPTER XXV.
7CHAPTER VI.
27CHAPTER XXVI.
8CHAPTER VII.
28CHAPTER XXVII.
9CHAPTER VIII.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.
10CHAPTER IX
30CHAPTER XXIX.
11CHAPTER X.
31CHAPTER XXX.
12CHAPTER XI.
32CHAPTER XXXI.
13CHAPTER XII.
33CHAPTER XXXII.
14CHAPTER XIII.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.
15CHAPTER XIV.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.
16CHAPTER XV.
36CHAPTER XXXV.
17CHAPTER XVI.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.
18CHAPTER XVII.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII.
20CHAPTER XIX.
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