Included in this lot is a Rare Aldine Edition of "The Daring Adventures of Kit Carson and Fremont Among Buffaloes, Grizzlies, and Indians" published in 1888 by Worthington Co., New York. The book is a fantastic narrative of Kit Carson and John C. Fremont written in diary form. Famed mountain man and scout, Kit Carson, and The Pathfinder, John C. Fremont made three incredible explorations together to the western United States. The first was in 1842 with the second in the following year. The last was in 1845. Both were hugely successful and helped touch off a wave of emigration by pioneers. Fremont's scientific observations, geographic recordings, and appreciation for the beauty of the west filled his report to Congress. The parties endured extremely harsh extremes of weather, attacks by Native Americans (as well as help from them), and ventured into Mexico. Kit Carson's legend was really born on the second expedition and both men became enormously famous and the report of the second expedition certainly helped foster that fame. This book details their amazing explorations and is an important document of the opening of the American West. This book opens with an account of the career of Kit Carson and then includes Fremont's report to Congress. The reddish-brown cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing exhibited on cover edges, loose boards at spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing throughout. Measures 5"W x 7.5"L x 1"D, weight is 1lb, 2oz.