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Trailblazers

by Harriet Upton · 1990

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Describes the exploits of men who explored the American West during the early 1800s, including Lewis and Clark, John Colter, Joe Walker, and Thomas Nuttall.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
Setting
American WestAmerican WestMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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