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James Pierson Beckwourth, An Enigmatic Figure Of The West, A History Of The Latter Years Of His Life
NOLIE MUMEY
Other works by NOLIE MUMEYPublication: The Old West Publishing Company, 1957, Denver
First Edition. #28 of a Numbered and Signed Edition of 500 Copies. Cloth. 188 pp. 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. Former owner's inked name and address at top of front pastedown sheet else a fine, bright tight copy in a lightly soiled cream colored dust jacket
Inventory Number: 53560$150.00
