James Pierson Beckwourth, An Enigmatic Figure Of The West, A History Of The Latter Years Of His Life

NOLIE MUMEY

Publication: The Old West Publishing Company, 1957, Denver

First Edition. #177 of a Numbered and Signed Edition of 500 Copies. Cloth. 188pp. Color Frontispiece tipped-in. Numerous illustrations. An interesting and important account of the latter years in the life of this major character in the history of the American West. Beckwourth was a Crow Indian Chief, trapper, hunter, pioneer and prospector. Also covers Chivington, Black Kettle and the Sand Creek Massacre. Un-cut, as New condition in dust jacket.