The American West: History, Myth, and Legacy

The Fur Trade and the Mountain Men

Educational Jun 1, 2020 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Fur traders and mountain men played an integral part in exploring and mapping the American West. Here, Professor Allitt reveals why fur was such a precious commodity; how John Jacob Astor dominated the American fur trade; and how famous mountaineers like Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, and Kit Carson became legends.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.