Fort Bridger, island in the wilderness
By: by Fred R. Gowans, Eugene E. Campbell.
Contributors: Campbell, Eugene E., 1915- joint author.
Publisher: Brigham Young University Press
Published: 1975
Place of publication: Provo, Utah
Language: eng
Number of pages: 185
Subjects: Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881.; Mormon Church -- Wyoming.; Fort Bridger (Wyo.) -- History.
Description: History of the fort established by Jim Bridger as a trading post for the fur trappers. The fort had four separate locations. It became a way station for the emigrants moving to California or to Utah, and a military fort. When by-passed by the railroad in 1868, it declined in importance. The Fort became a state park.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Based in part on F. R. Gowans' thesis.