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The Epic Lives Of The Greatest Mountain Men: 2 Hour Compilation

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:

  1. The economic drivers of the fur trade
  2. Interactions between trappers and Native American tribes
  3. The annual rendezvous system
  4. Environmental impact of beaver trapping
  5. 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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