Bibliograph

Fort Bridger, Ephriam D. Dickson, III and Mark J. Nelson

Type

Label

Fort Bridger, Ephriam D. Dickson, III and Mark J. Nelson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 125) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fort Bridger

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

876003868

Responsibility statement

Ephriam D. Dickson, III and Mark J. Nelson

Series statement

Images of America

Summary

"The history of Fort Bridger represents a microcosm of the development of the American West. Situated in an area initially inhabited by the Shoshone people, Fort Bridger was established during a transitional phase between the fur-trade era and the period of western migration. The fort became one of the most important supply points along the nation's western trail network. Later, the post served as a bastion of civilization as one of a number of western military posts. Soldiers at the fort protected not only the lives and property of its local citizenry but also the emerging transportation and communication advancements of a nation. Following the Army's departure, a small settlement emerged at Fort Bridger, using buildings and materials from the old military garrison. Today, the fort and town remains active, in part as a respite for travelers just as it had been more than 150 years ago."--Cover

Table Of Contents

Before the Army -- The Utah War -- Return of the Army -- The Fossil Bone Wars -- The Army's final years at Fort Bridger -- The Town of Fort Bridger emerges -- The Fort becomes a historic landmark

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