Jackson Hole, Crossroads of the Western Fur Trade, 1807-1840 (Center Books (Jackson, Wyo.), V. 1.) Unknown - 1994

Jackson Hole, Crossroads of the Western Fur Trade, 1807-1840Author is Merrill J. Mattes Publisher: Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum, 1994ISBN: 1886402000 9781886402003Paperback5.5 x 8.5 inches, 57 pagesJackson Hole (originally called Jackson's Hole by mountain men) is a valley between the Gros Ventre and Teton mountain ranges in the U.S. state of Wyoming, near the border with Idaho. The term "hole" was used by early trappers, or mountain men, as a term for a large mountain valley. These low-lying valleys, surrounded by mountains and containing rivers and streams, are good habitat for beavers and other fur-bearing animals. Jackson Hole is 55 miles (89 km) long by 6-to-13 miles (10-to-21 km) wide and is a graben valley with an average elevation of 6,800 ft, its lowest point being near the southern park boundary at 6,350 ft The town of Jackson was named in late 1893 by Margaret Simpson, who, at the time, was receiving mail at her home as there was no post office. She named the area in order for… Leer más

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U.S.A.: jackson hole museum, 1994. Soft cover. Fine. like new copy in bright red covers.

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Jackson, WY: Jackson Hole Museum and Teton County Historical Society, 1994. Clean and tight textblock. Light edge wear. 90pp., including bibliography and index.. Wraps. Very Good+. Illus. by Photographs/Maps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback.

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