Mountain Men and the Rendezvous: Fur Trappers, Explorers, Traders, Scouts and Their Rowdy Gatherings, Paperback

During the early 1800's, many young men took to the wilds of the little-known American West. The primitive life of the Indian and the profits to be made from the lucrative fur trade transformed them into mountain men. Their lives of isolation and danger were interspersed with the ribald gatherings known as the rendezvous. "Mountain Men and the Rendezvous" by Liz Sartori is chocked full of the adventures of these men. In this book you will: -Learn about how the mountain men and Indians got along (or didn't) in the early 1800's. - Experience heart-pounding moments. -Discover the origins of the lucrative fur trade. -Marvel at examples of courage in the face of challenges. -Breathe in the electrifying atmosphere of the rowdy rendezvous. -Enhance your imagination with plentiful illustrations. -Learn details of reenactments so you can visit a modern rendezvous. Click the "buy now" button and grab your copy of Mountain Men and the Rendezvous for a rollicking good read.

About author(s):Liz Sartori loves to research stories and events from history, especially the history of the United States and its people. The time of the exploration and adventures of the American West is a favorite. Liz has a Master's Degree in Education and both she and her fourth grade students loved the lively history of the mountain men. She is also half-way to a master's in archaeology and anthropology, and loves studying the American Indians and their cultures. For two years Liz "dug up the past" of the ancient ones in the American Southwest, especially enjoying the Indian dancing at Chippewa Pow-wow, seasonal celebrations of the Hopi, and the Fort Bridger Rendezvous.