Kit Carson, The King of the Scouts

The early adventures of a young Kit Carson are told in this dime novel first published in 1898. As the chief scout at Fort Laramie, Kit has the task of keeping an eye on the Indian tribes and reporting to the commandant every movement they make. This task is essential in order to protect wagon trains that are traveling westward against Indian attack. Kit is fearless in executing this task, and never flinches in the face of danger.