North American Auction Company
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New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 314

1874 Kit Carson Life & Adventures by Dewitt Peters

Estimate: $200 - $500

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this 1874 copy of “Kit Carson's Life and Adventures: From Facts Narrated by Himself, Embracing Events in the Lifetime of America's Greatest Hunter, Trapper, Scout, and Guide”—which includes vivid accounts of the everyday life, inner character, and peculiar customs of all Indian tribes of the Far West—by Dewitt Peters. This is an accurate description of the country—its condition, prospects, and resources; its climate and scenery; its mountains, rivers, valleys, deserts, and plains; and natural wonders. The book features a full and complete history of the Modoc Indians and the Modoc War. The condition of this book is good, with no obvious signs of damage and some browning to the pages; overall, it is in good display readable condition. The measurements of this book are 9" x 6 1/2".