The Fur Trade in Colorado

The Fur Trade in Colorado
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Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-13 : 1937851028
ISBN-10 : 9781937851026
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Download or read book The Fur Trade in Colorado written by William B. Butler and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a vivid look into the life of the trapper and trader, the dangers they faced, and the fortunes that a few lucky ones were able to amass. Butler uses his role as an archaeologist to present floor plans of many of the posts and unknown drawings that are just now coming to light. Attention has also been given to the five of twenty-four trading posts that have been reconstructed. Rendezvous in Colorado are also covered, as well as shipping methods used to get the furs to various markets"--P. [4] of cover.


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