Fremont: the West’s Greatest Adventurer-Two Volumes [Hardcover] Nevins, Allan

Description

Two volumes. First editions. Vintage hardcovers have some normal wear. One has a dust jacket, the other does not. The deckled pages are clean and in great condition. The bindings are secure.

This two-volume set by the esteemed historian Allan Nevins offers a comprehensive and captivating account of the life and exploits of John C. Frémont, widely regarded as the “Great Pathfinder” of the American West. Frémont’s daring expeditions across the Rocky Mountains and into the uncharted territories of the Far West played a pivotal role in the westward expansion of the United States, paving the way for future settlers and fueling the nation’s manifest destiny. Nevins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, meticulously chronicles Frémont’s adventures, from his early years as a cartographer and explorer to his later political career as a senator and presidential candidate. These first editions, published in the 1920s, offer a rare glimpse into the life of a true American icon and the untamed wilderness he helped conquer. With their deckled pages and one remaining dust jacket, these volumes are a treasure for collectors and history enthusiasts alike, transporting readers back to an era of exploration and discovery that shaped the course of the nation.