This epic saga delves into the rugged reality and romance of the American West. The series captures a pivotal era of American expansion, focusing on the climax and decline of the Rocky Mountain fur trade. Through compelling narratives, it reveals not just business practices but a way of life that shaped the frontier. It's a vivid exploration of nation-building and life on the edge of civilization.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize. Across the Wide Missouri tells the compelling story of the climax and decline of the Rocky Mountain fur trade during the 1830s. More than a history, it portrays the mountain fur trade as a way of business and a way of life, vividly illustrating how it shaped the expansion of the American West.