Few figures loom larger in the pantheon of American history than Kit Carson. In this insightful and illuminating work, Charles Lewis Camp takes us on a journey through Carson's life and times, highlighting the key moments that made him such a pivotal figure in the history of the American West. Drawing on numerous primary sources, including extracts from Carson's own writings, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the iconic figures who shaped it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.