The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth:

"The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth: Mountaineer, Scout, and Pioneer, and Chief of the Crow Nation of Indians. With Illustrations" is an exhilarating autobiographical account of one of the most colorful and dynamic figures of the American frontier. James P. Beckwourth, an African American born into slavery, rose to become a legendary trapper, trader, explorer, and chief of the Crow Nation. This remarkable narrative, richly illustrated, brings to life the extraordinary exploits and ad