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The Bridger Trail: Biography of Jim Bridger

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Jim Bridger's exploits as fur trader, mountain man, entrepreneur, and military guide. His knowledge of the Rocky Mountains was invaluable. (From Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office)
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: James Beckwourth 1798 1867

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the exciting adventures of mountain man James Beckwourth as he explored the Western wilderness.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Jedediah S. Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a biography about Jedediah Smith, centering primarily around his explorations of the West in the 19th century.