Fremont, Pathmarker of the West – Historical Books – Appleton Century from Appleton Century

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John Charles Fremont, Pathmarker of the West, is the ideal subject for the pen of Allan Nevins. Born illegitimate and in poverty, Fremont charted more of the West than any other; helped win California from Mexico; owned and lost the ten million dollar Mariposa Mines; was the first Republican candidate for the Presidency; and commanded two departments in the Civil War.