Fur Traders, Trappers, Mountain Men

The Mountain Men: Pathfinders of the West: 1810-1860  
From the University of Virginia learn about the fur trade, the life of mountain men, and how they helped to settle the West. Included are biographies of John Colter, Jedediah Smith, and Jim Bridger.

Mountain Men and the Fur Trade 
From a variety of individuals and organizations, this online research center provides historical source materials emphasizing the U.S. Rocky Mountain region from 1800-1850. Included are diaries, letters, business records, artwork, portraits, maps and more.

Trappers, Traders, and Explorers  
From the Utah State Historical Society,this site provides articles about traders, trappers, and mountain men as well as information on individuals. Also includes timeline of trappers, traders, and explorers in Utah.

Traders  
From the Cline Library at Northern Arizona University,this site shows issues related to traders primarily on the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni reservations. Presents 45 oral history interviews, photographs, and more.

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Last Updated: September 9, 2008