Kit Carson, a legendary figure in American history, was a trapper and explorer. Born on December 24, 1809, and died on May 23, 1868. He is known for his skills as a leatherworker and his adventurous activities in the American West. Kit Carson participated in the Mexican-American War and assisted explorer John F. Clark in completing the first overland expedition to the American Southwest.
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Source: Kit Carson's Own Story of His Life