
The Epic Lives Of The Greatest Mountain Men: 2 Hour Compilation
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Tonight, in this two-hour marathon, you’ll be transported back to the days of 19th-century mountain trappers. You will explore the lives of the greatest mountain men in American history like Jim Bridger, Jedediah Smith, Hugh Glass, Kit Carson among others. Key topics include:
- The economic drivers of the fur trade
- Interactions between trappers and Native American tribes
- The annual rendezvous system
- Environmental impact of beaver trapping
- Transition from fur trade to westward expansion
Drawing from extensive historical research, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at the complex realities faced by these frontier legends. You will gain a nuanced understanding of how mountain men shaped the course of American expansion and their lasting impact on the West.
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