John Colter: Explorer, Mountain Man, and Trapper

In the early 19th century, the American West was a vast and largely unexplored wilderness. John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, ventured into this uncharted territory, becoming one of the first mountain men and a legendary figure in the history of the American frontier. This meticulously researched biography traces Colter’s life from his early days as a trapper and explorer to his harrowing escape from Blackfoot warriors in what would become known as “Colter’s Run,” providing a vivid portrait of a man who embodied the spirit of the untamed West.