Jim Bridger

In this captivating biography, Jerry Enzler brings to life the remarkable story of Jim Bridger, a legendary mountain man who navigated the fur trade era and the age of exploration in the American West. Orphaned at a young age, Bridger made significant contributions to western expansion, from discovering the Great Salt Lake to guiding key expeditions and mapping tribal boundaries for historic treaties. This comprehensive account draws on newly uncovered sources to present the thrilling and dramatic life of the "King of the Mountain Men."