Rocky Mountain Rendezvous: A History of the Fur Trade Rendezvous 1825-1840. By Fred R. Gowans, Brigham Young University, United States of America, 1976.
 
An excellent guide for mountain-man enthusiasts and an intriguing exploration of the West, the book focuses on the fur-trading rendezvous that took place from 1825-1840 in the Central Rocky Mountains.
Originally commercial gatherings where furs were traded for necessities such as traps, guns, horses, and other supplies, they evolved into rich social events that were pivotal in shaping the early American West.
 
Firsthand accounts of 16 rendezvous from scientists, artists, military personnel, government explorers, and missionaries.
Their diaries, journals, narratives, and books, along with Gowan's careful research, are illustrated with photographs and drawings. Maps pinpoint the location of each rendezvous, and photos depict the site today.
 
Light wear with a crease at the rear cover. Solid binding with clean pages.
9 x 6 with 308 pages. Illustrated.