Christopher Carson, or as he was familiarly called, Kit Carson, was a man whose real worth was understood only by those with whom he was associated or who closely studied his character. He was more than hunter, trapper, guide, Indian agent and Colonel in the United States Army. He possessed in a marked degree those mental and moral qualities which would have made him prominent in whatever pursuit or profession he engaged. Christopher Houston Carson (December 24, 1809 - May 23, 1868), better known as Kit Carson, was an American frontiersman. He was a mountain man (fur trapper), wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. Carson became a frontier legend in his own lifetime via biographies and news articles. Exaggerated versions of his exploits were the subject of dime novels. Kit Carson left home in rural present-day Missouri at age 16 to become a American frontiersman, mountain man and trapper in the West. In the 1830s, he accompanied Ewing Young on an expedition to Mexican California and joined fur trapping expeditions into the Rocky Mountains. He lived among and married into the Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes. In the 1840s, Kit Carson was hired as a guide by John C. Fremont. Fremont's expedition covered much of California, Oregon, and the Great Basin area. Fremont mapped and wrote reports and commentaries on the Oregon Trail to assist and encourage westward-bound American pioneers. Kit Carson achieved national fame through Fremont's accounts of his expeditions. Under Fremont's command, Kit Carson participated in the conquest of Mexican California at the beginning of the Mexican-American War. Later in the war, Kit Carson was a scout and courier, celebrated for his rescue mission after the Battle of San Pasqual and for his coast-to-coast journey from California to Washington, DC to deliver news of the conflict in California to the U.S. government. In the 1850s, he was appointed as the Indian agent to the Ute Indians and the Jicarilla Apaches. During the American Civil War, Kit Carson led a regiment of mostly Hispanic volunteers from New Mexico on the side of the Union at the Battle of Valverde in 1862. When the Confederate threat to New Mexico was eliminated, Kit Carson led forces to suppress the Navajo, Mescalero Apache, and the Kiowa and Comanche peoples by destroying their food sources. Kit Carson was breveted a Brigadier General and took command of Fort Garland, Colorado. He was there only briefly: poor health forced him to retire from military life. Carson was married three times and had ten children. The Carson home was in Taos, New Mexico. Kit Carson died at Fort Lyon, Colorado, of an aortic aneurysm on May 23, 1868. He is buried in Taos, New Mexico, next to his third wife Josefa Jaramillo.
The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent, and Colonel U.S.A' is a captivating biographical work written by Edward Sylvester Ellis that chronicles the extraordinary life of the legendary frontiersman, Kit Carson. Set in the 19th century, the book takes readers on a remarkable journey through the American West, exploring Carson's adventures, triumphs, and the challenges he faced. Carson, known for his expert hunting and trapping skills, his invaluable guidance as a scout and guide, and his efforts as an Indian agent and military officer, becomes the focal point of Ellis's narrative. The book delves into Carson's encounters with Native American tribes, his role in various military campaigns, and his contributions to the exploration and settlement of the Western frontier. The story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the American frontier. Ellis's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring Carson's experiences to life, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of the West. This biographical work is a must-read for history enthusiasts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of a true Western legend.
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