This book tells the true story of John Charles Frémont. During his lifetime, many people knew him by his nickname: the Pathfinder. He was a courageous and determined explorer and a distinguished army officer. The newspapers of the day ran lengthy reports on his adventurous journeys throughout the West. You may doubt that one man could pack so much adventure and achievement into a single lifetime. If so, rest easy. All of the events described in this book are drawn from firsthand reports.