Description
Signed and numbered copy. No. 442. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This fascinating biography delves into the latter years of the life of James Pierson Beckwourth, a remarkable figure who defied the conventions of his time. Beckwourth, born into slavery, escaped and lived among various Native American tribes, becoming a renowned mountain man, fur trader, and explorer of the American West. His experiences and adventures in the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains made him a legend in his own time.
Nolie Mumey’s meticulously researched work sheds light on Beckwourth’s enigmatic later years, from 1856 to 1866, a period often overlooked in previous accounts. This signed and numbered copy, bearing the mark of its limited edition status, offers a rare glimpse into the twilight of Beckwourth’s remarkable life. Collectors and enthusiasts of American frontier history will appreciate the opportunity to own a piece of this captivating narrative, which not only chronicles Beckwourth’s exploits but also illuminates the complex dynamics of race, identity, and cultural exchange in the rapidly changing American West.
