During the early 1800's, many young men took to the wilds of the little-known American West. The primitive life of the Indian and the profits to be made from the lucrative fur trade transformed them into mountain men. Their lives of isolation and danger were interspersed with the ribald gatherings known as the rendezvous. "Mountain Men and the Rendezvous" by Liz Sartori is chocked full of the adventures of these men. In this book you will: Learn about how the mountain men and Indians got along (or didn't) in the early 1800's. Experience heart-pounding moments. Discover the origins of the lucrative fur trade. Marvel at examples of courage in the face of challenges. Breathe in the electrifying atmosphere of the rowdy rendezvous. Enhance your imagination with plentiful illustrations. Learn details of reenactments so you can visit a modern rendezvous. Click the "buy now" button and grab your copy of Mountain Men and the Rendezvous for a rollicking good read."