Kit Carson and His Three Wives

Marc Simmons is considered New Mexico's Historian Laureate and has published over forty books on New Mexico history. Simmons is a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow, a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and in 1993 the King of Spain granted him membership in the knightly Order of Isabela la Catolica for his contributions to Spanish colonial history. He resides in Cerrillos, New Mexico.

""Kit Carson and His Three Wives" is a fine introduction to the subject of this controversial westerner, as well as an important contribution to the literature about women in the Southwest and the growing subject of the history of families." "Marc Simmons is the leading scholar of the life of Kit Carson, and this absorbing volume presents the mostly heretofore unknown stories of Carson's wives and families. . . . This finely-crafted book is recommended to everyone with an interest in Carson and to anyone who has never heard of Kit Carson." ""Kit Carson and His Three Wives" is a fineintroduction to the subject of this controversial westerner, as well as an important contribution to the literature about women in the Southwest and the growing subject of the history of families." "All those interested in the mountain men saga and the development of New Mexico should read this book. It is well written, with excellent illustrations and a comprehensive listing of source documents." "Anyone interested in the life and career of this famous frontiersman will surely discover a lot about him from this new book." "I started reading this book the day it arrived in the mail and finished it before going to bed that night." "Simmons' portrait of an illiterate hunter and patriotic family man is a fascinating reading adventure." "Simmons's book fills many nagging gaps in the famous frontiersman's life, and provides an illuminating and enjoyable read." "Simmons's study adds much to the Carson literature and helps dispel some of the more voguish criticism of the man." "The text is very readable, even for a lay person. It provides a feeling for the context in which Carson created and led his family life, and is both interesting and accessible for readers with an interest in biography and history."