“The most eloquent, understanding, and yet very candid biography of Frémont that has appeared to date”—Howard R. Lamar, Yale University The career of Joh

This fascinating memoir by the American explorer John C. Frémont documents his adventures and discoveries during five separate expeditions in the American West

Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Frémont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of th