Most of the trappers and mountain men who came west in the early 1800s came to trap fur-bearing animals, mainly beaver, to sell the hides and make a pile of money. Beaver fur was used in ‘beaver hats’ that were considered to be ‘in the vogue’ in Europe and later in American. At one time beaver felt
Chief Washakie was a noted chief of the Shoshone people. He was born around about 1804 and became a prominent leader of his tribe during the mid-19th century.
He has always been considered as a friend to the white men, and in 1851, at the urging of mountain man Jim Bridger, Washakie led a band of
Define indefatigable. indefatigable synonyms, indefatigable pronunciation, indefatigable translation, English dictionary definition of indefatigable. adj. Having or showing a capacity for persistent effort; not tiring or relenting: See Synonyms at tireless. in′de·fat′i·ga·bil′i·ty n. in′de·fat′i·ga·bly.
Define perfidious. perfidious synonyms, perfidious pronunciation, perfidious translation, English dictionary definition of perfidious. adj. Of, relating to, or marked by perfidy; treacherous. See Synonyms at faithless. per·fid′i·ous·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English.