The American West. Episode 5, The Fur Trade and the Mountain Men.
Fur traders and mountain men played an integral part in exploring and mapping the American West. Here, Professor Allitt reveals why fur was such a precious commodity; how John Jacob Astor dominated the American fur trade; and how famous mountaineers like Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, and Kit Carson b...
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| Format: | Streaming video |
| Language: | English |
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The Great Courses,
2017.
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| Summary: | Fur traders and mountain men played an integral part in exploring and mapping the American West. Here, Professor Allitt reveals why fur was such a precious commodity; how John Jacob Astor dominated the American fur trade; and how famous mountaineers like Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, and Kit Carson became legends. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (31 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:31:00 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |