Bridger at the Edge: The Real Jim Bridger and the Making of the American West

A deep dive into Jim Bridger’s life—from an illiterate blacksmith’s apprentice to a legendary mountain man, explorer, and mapmaker. We separate myth from history, explore his daring journeys to the Great Salt Lake, Yellowstone, and the Oregon Trail, and examine the lasting impact—and the controversies—that shaped the American West.

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