Kit Carson

This book presents an objective and detailed account of Kit Carson's life, separating legend from fact, and exploring his real actions and policies as a frontiersman, trapper, and Indian agent. It examines Carson’s role in the Navajo campaign and the Long Walk to Bosque Redondo through historical documents and Navajo perspectives, highlighting the complexities behind his public image and the myths built around him by dime novels. The narrative offers a nuanced view of Carson's legacy, providing evidence for readers to judge for themselves.