Articles related to "Fur Trade"
Captain Benjamin L. E. Bonneville
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country.
bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Charlotte Small Travels with David Thompson
From 1807-1812, Charlotte Small travelled with her husband David Thompson or remained behind at a fur trade forts with their children while he explored the Rockies.
charlotte small • david thompson • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration • north west company
From 1807-1812, Charlotte Small travelled with her husband David Thompson or remained behind at a fur trade forts with their children while he explored the Rockies.
charlotte small • david thompson • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration • north west company
Fort Union
Fort Union is established, in 1827, by Kenneth McKenzie builds a fur trading empire and is relieved of his position because a whiskey still he builds. In 1865 the fort is sold to the military and later is torn down to provide building material for Fort Buford.
fort union • kenneth • mckenzie • fur trade • blackfeet
Fort Union is established, in 1827, by Kenneth McKenzie builds a fur trading empire and is relieved of his position because a whiskey still he builds. In 1865 the fort is sold to the military and later is torn down to provide building material for Fort Buford.
fort union • kenneth • mckenzie • fur trade • blackfeet
Fur Trade and the Impact on the Otoe Nation
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
Fur Trading Business Changing
In the fur trade, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in competition with the American Fur Company, Hudson's Bay, and smaller new companies.
fur trading business • blackfeet indians • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho • rocky mountain fur company
In the fur trade, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in competition with the American Fur Company, Hudson's Bay, and smaller new companies.
fur trading business • blackfeet indians • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho • rocky mountain fur company
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 1)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 2)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Natural history of beaver
The beaver is among the most important animal species in North America, both in terms of its historic economic value and its environmental influence. This large rodent has distinctive features and behaviour that qualify it for this role.
beaver • natural history • fur trade • environmental engineer • habitat
The beaver is among the most important animal species in North America, both in terms of its historic economic value and its environmental influence. This large rodent has distinctive features and behaviour that qualify it for this role.
beaver • natural history • fur trade • environmental engineer • habitat
Sea Otters
Important for maintaining their own habitat and very well adapted for their life there.
sea otters • kelp forests • marine adaptations • fur trade • captain james cook
Important for maintaining their own habitat and very well adapted for their life there.
sea otters • kelp forests • marine adaptations • fur trade • captain james cook
The Extinction of the Sea Mink
Once ranging from Massachusetts to Nova Scotia, we know very little about the extinct sea mink. All that is known is that it was unable to survive the fur trade.
sea mink • american mink • nineteenth century fur trade • extinct sea mink • sea mink fur trade
Once ranging from Massachusetts to Nova Scotia, we know very little about the extinct sea mink. All that is known is that it was unable to survive the fur trade.
sea mink • american mink • nineteenth century fur trade • extinct sea mink • sea mink fur trade
The Hudson's Bay Company: Canada's Store
The 2nd of May, 1670, That is 330 years ago, Charles II, King of Great Britain, chartered a company of fur traders called the Hudson's Bay Company which would have monopoly of trading rights in the Hudson's Bay area.
canada • northwest passage • fur trading • hudson bay • company
The 2nd of May, 1670, That is 330 years ago, Charles II, King of Great Britain, chartered a company of fur traders called the Hudson's Bay Company which would have monopoly of trading rights in the Hudson's Bay area.
canada • northwest passage • fur trading • hudson bay • company
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI: Where the American West Began
In 1763 Pierre Laclede, with the help of Auguste Chouteau the son of Laclede's mistress Marie Chouteau, established a fur trading post in the wilderness along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Today, that location is the site of Saint Louis, Missouri. This was the beginning of the fur trade in the west, as well as the settlement of the Great American Plains.
saint louis • missouri • pierre laclede • madame marie chouteau • auguste chouteau
In 1763 Pierre Laclede, with the help of Auguste Chouteau the son of Laclede's mistress Marie Chouteau, established a fur trading post in the wilderness along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Today, that location is the site of Saint Louis, Missouri. This was the beginning of the fur trade in the west, as well as the settlement of the Great American Plains.
saint louis • missouri • pierre laclede • madame marie chouteau • auguste chouteau
Cats, Dogs, and Facts about Fur
Every year two million dogs and cats are tortured and killed for their fur. These animals are kept in filthy crates and don't recieve any veterinary care. Some come from puppy farms, others are strays, and some stolen from pet owners.
cats • dogs • fur • bludgeoning • clubbing
Every year two million dogs and cats are tortured and killed for their fur. These animals are kept in filthy crates and don't recieve any veterinary care. Some come from puppy farms, others are strays, and some stolen from pet owners.
cats • dogs • fur • bludgeoning • clubbing
Bent’s Fort, Colorado, part 3
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Captain Bonneville, Soldier and Explorer
Captain Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville was born in France and immigrated to the United States. He was an important explorer in the early decades of the 19th century. His name is left behind on many landmarks and place names.
bonneville • washington irving • great salt lake • columbia river • fort walla walla
Captain Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville was born in France and immigrated to the United States. He was an important explorer in the early decades of the 19th century. His name is left behind on many landmarks and place names.
bonneville • washington irving • great salt lake • columbia river • fort walla walla
Charlotte Small Thompson (1785-1807)
Charlotte Small was the Metis wife of explorer David Thompson. While her husband explored western Canada, she travelled with him or remained behind raising their family.
charlotte small • david thomspon • north west company • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration
Charlotte Small was the Metis wife of explorer David Thompson. While her husband explored western Canada, she travelled with him or remained behind raising their family.
charlotte small • david thomspon • north west company • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration
Coureurs de Bois
The Coureurs de Bois ventured into the unexplored Canadian wilderness seeking First Nations people who had furs to trade.
the coureurs de bois were adventurers who • like captain kirk of star trek fame • ventured where no man (at least no white man) had • literally • runners of the woods
The Coureurs de Bois ventured into the unexplored Canadian wilderness seeking First Nations people who had furs to trade.
the coureurs de bois were adventurers who • like captain kirk of star trek fame • ventured where no man (at least no white man) had • literally • runners of the woods
Hébert, the First French Family
Packing up their three children, the Héberts sailed across the ocean to New France. With little to work with, the family made a good life caring for natives, settlers
canadian history • louis hébert and marie rollet-hébert sold their ho • new home in the habitation in quebec • hébert family came to new france with much less th • aiding in explorations with samuel de champlain
Packing up their three children, the Héberts sailed across the ocean to New France. With little to work with, the family made a good life caring for natives, settlers
canadian history • louis hébert and marie rollet-hébert sold their ho • new home in the habitation in quebec • hébert family came to new france with much less th • aiding in explorations with samuel de champlain
John McLaughlin, Chief Factor of Fort Vancouver
John McLoughlin, "the white-headed eagle," was chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company post at Fort Vancouver, Washington. The post was a successful operation for the company. McLoughlin treated Indian and white man alike, and ran a smooth operation while he was in charge.
john mcloughlin • fort vancouver • fur trade • hudson's bay company • george simpson
John McLoughlin, "the white-headed eagle," was chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company post at Fort Vancouver, Washington. The post was a successful operation for the company. McLoughlin treated Indian and white man alike, and ran a smooth operation while he was in charge.
john mcloughlin • fort vancouver • fur trade • hudson's bay company • george simpson
Origins of the Koala
The koala has large fluffy ears, a spoon-nose and bright button eyes. Historically, it has been a victim of 'progress' and the fur trade, but is now an endangered species
koala origins • icon of australia • fur trade • endangered species • fauna parks
The koala has large fluffy ears, a spoon-nose and bright button eyes. Historically, it has been a victim of 'progress' and the fur trade, but is now an endangered species
koala origins • icon of australia • fur trade • endangered species • fauna parks
Review of Epic Wanderer by D'Arcy Jenish
D'Arcy Jenish's biography brings David Thompson alive as an intelligent, determined young trader who thirsted for new discoveries.
david thompson • d'arcy jenish • canadian history • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration
D'Arcy Jenish's biography brings David Thompson alive as an intelligent, determined young trader who thirsted for new discoveries.
david thompson • d'arcy jenish • canadian history • canadian fur trade • canadian exploration
Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
Seeds of Rebellion in America
During the 1600s European countries were warring for control of America. Colonial settlements saw their profits demanded by European governments to finance these wars.
america • rebellion • european powers • england • spain and france
During the 1600s European countries were warring for control of America. Colonial settlements saw their profits demanded by European governments to finance these wars.
america • rebellion • european powers • england • spain and france
The Dutch in America
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
They Came to Delaware
Colonel Johan Printz, all 400 pounds of him, arrives to be governor of New Sweden/Delaware. He has some really big plans for the colony.
delaware • new sweden • colonel johan printz • new york • fort casimir
Colonel Johan Printz, all 400 pounds of him, arrives to be governor of New Sweden/Delaware. He has some really big plans for the colony.
delaware • new sweden • colonel johan printz • new york • fort casimir
Thomas "Broken Hand" Fitzpatrick
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
William L. Sublette
William Sublette, in 1822, makes his first fur-trading trip up the Missouri with William Ashley. With him are future mountain men Jedediah S. Smith and David E. Jackson.
william sublette • jedediah smith • fur-trade • st charles • missouri
William Sublette, in 1822, makes his first fur-trading trip up the Missouri with William Ashley. With him are future mountain men Jedediah S. Smith and David E. Jackson.
william sublette • jedediah smith • fur-trade • st charles • missouri
Fur Trapping/Trading - Historically and Today
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Old Fort Benton
The building of the original Fort Benton by the newly reconstructed Missouri Fur Company under the direction of Joshua Pilcher was due to Mexico’s 1821 independence from Spain as well as the continued interest in trapping in the Mexican mountains. The aim of the fort’s owners was to establish trade with the Blackfeet Indians.
fort benton • montana • missouri fur company • joshua pilcher • manuel lisa
The building of the original Fort Benton by the newly reconstructed Missouri Fur Company under the direction of Joshua Pilcher was due to Mexico’s 1821 independence from Spain as well as the continued interest in trapping in the Mexican mountains. The aim of the fort’s owners was to establish trade with the Blackfeet Indians.
fort benton • montana • missouri fur company • joshua pilcher • manuel lisa
The Way West: Landmarks
Here are some of the things our granddaddies and grandmothers saw as they made the arduous journey west.
oregon trail • scott's bluff • chimney rock • covered wagon • westward migration
Here are some of the things our granddaddies and grandmothers saw as they made the arduous journey west.
oregon trail • scott's bluff • chimney rock • covered wagon • westward migration
David Thompson Bicentennial 2007
On June 26, 2007 a memorial plaque was placed on the wall of the Grey Coat School in Westminster, London, to commemorate the bicentennial of the death of David Thompson.
david thompson • grey coat school • crossing the rocky mountains • jasper national park • lewis and clark
On June 26, 2007 a memorial plaque was placed on the wall of the Grey Coat School in Westminster, London, to commemorate the bicentennial of the death of David Thompson.
david thompson • grey coat school • crossing the rocky mountains • jasper national park • lewis and clark
Montreal (Hochelaga)
This week we celebrate Montreal, founded May 16, 1642.
montreal • quebec • canada • casino • cartier
This week we celebrate Montreal, founded May 16, 1642.
montreal • quebec • canada • casino • cartier
The Battle of Pierre’s Hole
Following the 1832 Mountain Man Rendezvous a battle breaks out between Mountain Men fur trappers and the Gros Ventres, a division of the Blackfeet Indians.
the battle of pierre’s hole • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • mountain men fight gros ventres • captain benjamin bonneville • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho
Following the 1832 Mountain Man Rendezvous a battle breaks out between Mountain Men fur trappers and the Gros Ventres, a division of the Blackfeet Indians.
the battle of pierre’s hole • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • mountain men fight gros ventres • captain benjamin bonneville • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho
All About Beavers
The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. At one time, it was near extinction, but thanks to a determined lady named Maude Watt, it is now thriving in every province in Canada.
beaver • beaver kits • fur trade • all about beavers • ice age
The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. At one time, it was near extinction, but thanks to a determined lady named Maude Watt, it is now thriving in every province in Canada.
beaver • beaver kits • fur trade • all about beavers • ice age
All About Canada
Canada is situated in North America. The 49th Parallel separates Canada from the United States, which is her closest neighbor.
canada • canada for kids • suite101.com • mary alward • north america
Canada is situated in North America. The 49th Parallel separates Canada from the United States, which is her closest neighbor.
canada • canada for kids • suite101.com • mary alward • north america
Early Established Forts
In the 1820s, the race was on to establish fur-trading locations in the western reaches. As a result, Forts Cedar, Vanderburgh, Kiowa, and Benton were established. During this time, and a little earlier in other locations, Forts Bellefontaine, Clark, Kaskasia, and Osage were established.
fort • atkinson • bellefontaine • cedar • recovery
In the 1820s, the race was on to establish fur-trading locations in the western reaches. As a result, Forts Cedar, Vanderburgh, Kiowa, and Benton were established. During this time, and a little earlier in other locations, Forts Bellefontaine, Clark, Kaskasia, and Osage were established.
fort • atkinson • bellefontaine • cedar • recovery
Family Day Trips from Vancouver
Travel outside of Vancouver with the family to find kid-friendly activities and attractions in British Columbia.
family day trips • vancouver travel • bc british columbia • kid's family vacation • burnaby
Travel outside of Vancouver with the family to find kid-friendly activities and attractions in British Columbia.
family day trips • vancouver travel • bc british columbia • kid's family vacation • burnaby
Fort Langley National Historic Site in BC
BC's birthplace provides children with many early Canadian things to see, learn and do at this beautifully restored and preserved fur-trading fort on the Fraser River.
british columbia history • fort langley national historic site • fraser river • salish indians • activities for children in the lower mainland
BC's birthplace provides children with many early Canadian things to see, learn and do at this beautifully restored and preserved fur-trading fort on the Fraser River.
british columbia history • fort langley national historic site • fraser river • salish indians • activities for children in the lower mainland
Goa Chillout Zone CD Volume One
Goa Chillout Zone Vol.1 is the first compilation CD from W.O.A International, with a percentage of profits going to various animal welfare charities.
independent artists • compilation cds • world music • world music stars • new indie music
Goa Chillout Zone Vol.1 is the first compilation CD from W.O.A International, with a percentage of profits going to various animal welfare charities.
independent artists • compilation cds • world music • world music stars • new indie music
KIT CARSON: The Runaway Boy
In 1826, when Kit Carson was sixteen years old, he ran away from his home and job as a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri. Kit was small for his age but he knew he wanted to be a Mountain Man. He had become acquainted with Charles Bent and Ceran St. Vrain who were fitting out an enormous wagon train filled with trade goods to take to Santa Fe. After Kit talked Bent into hiring him he was on his way to Santa Fe, and would later become one of the noted Mountain Men in the fur trade.
kit carson • franklin • missouri • santa fe • charles bent
In 1826, when Kit Carson was sixteen years old, he ran away from his home and job as a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri. Kit was small for his age but he knew he wanted to be a Mountain Man. He had become acquainted with Charles Bent and Ceran St. Vrain who were fitting out an enormous wagon train filled with trade goods to take to Santa Fe. After Kit talked Bent into hiring him he was on his way to Santa Fe, and would later become one of the noted Mountain Men in the fur trade.
kit carson • franklin • missouri • santa fe • charles bent
Oregon Statehood
Oregon's Willamette Valley was the first area to be settled. The Native population had been cleared out by epidemics opening up the area to settlement.
oregon statehood 1857 • willamette valley oregon statehood • willamette valley native population • willamette indian epidemic • great migration oregon willamette
Oregon's Willamette Valley was the first area to be settled. The Native population had been cleared out by epidemics opening up the area to settlement.
oregon statehood 1857 • willamette valley oregon statehood • willamette valley native population • willamette indian epidemic • great migration oregon willamette
Samuel Hearne, Arctic Explorer
British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore
canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
British explorer Samuel Hearne was sent North on the search for copper mines by his employer, the Hudson's Bay Company. After months of travel, he arrived to find no ore
canadian history • samuel hearne and his guides reached the water's e • still partly-frozen arctic ocean in 1771 • the hudson's bay company wanted the ore as ballast • the small excursion party set out from prince of w
Symbols of Canada: Part Two
Last time I promised that I would teach you more about the symbols that Canadians use to identify their country. From the beaver to the loonie, symbols of Canada are certainly unique.
canada for kids • canada • canadian symbols • loonie • beaver
Last time I promised that I would teach you more about the symbols that Canadians use to identify their country. From the beaver to the loonie, symbols of Canada are certainly unique.
canada for kids • canada • canadian symbols • loonie • beaver
They Headed West
America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.
america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.
america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
A Look at the Provinces, Part II: Alberta
The Second in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western prairie province: Alberta
alberta • province • edmonton • calgary • alta
The Second in a 12 part series. A Look at the Provinces (and Territories) of Canada. This week A look on Canada's most western prairie province: Alberta
alberta • province • edmonton • calgary • alta
Henry Kelsey of Hudson's Bay Company
Henry Kelsey's history with the Hudson's Bay Company in Canada as mariner, explorer, and Governor was verified more than two hundred years after his death.
henry kelsey of hudson's bay company • explored canada from york factory to vast plains w • henry kelsey apprentice of hudson's bay company • york factory to churchill river • henry kelsey explored from york factory to vast pl
Henry Kelsey's history with the Hudson's Bay Company in Canada as mariner, explorer, and Governor was verified more than two hundred years after his death.
henry kelsey of hudson's bay company • explored canada from york factory to vast plains w • henry kelsey apprentice of hudson's bay company • york factory to churchill river • henry kelsey explored from york factory to vast pl
Jim Bridger, part 1
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
At age 18, Jim Bridger joins Gen. William Ashley's fur-trapping expedition to the headwaters of the Missouri. Later he takes a bull-boad down the Bear River and discovers the Great Salt Lake in Utah. He becomes a partner of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.
bridger • sublette • fitzpatrick • fraeb • gervais
Jim Bridger, part 2
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
John Colter, Mountain Man
John Colter was one of the earliest men to become known as a mountain man. After spending three years with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Colter went back into the wild to hunt and trap. He is generally credited with discovering the Yellowstone geysers and hot springs.
john colter • yellowstone • blackfeet • manuel lisa • lewis and clark
John Colter was one of the earliest men to become known as a mountain man. After spending three years with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Colter went back into the wild to hunt and trap. He is generally credited with discovering the Yellowstone geysers and hot springs.
john colter • yellowstone • blackfeet • manuel lisa • lewis and clark
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