{"product_id":"fort-bridger-9781531676155","title":"Fort Bridger","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ephriam D. III Dickson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: United States - State \u0026amp; Local - West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of Fort Bridger represents a microcosm of the development of the American West. Situated in an area initially inhabited by the Shoshone people, Fort Bridger was established during a transitional phase between the fur-trade era and the period of western migration. The fort became one of the most important supply points along the nation's western trail network. Later, the post served as a bastion of civilization as one of a number of western military posts. Soldiers at the fort protected not only the lives and property of its local citizenry but also the emerging transportation and communication advancements of a nation. Following the Army's departure, a small settlement emerged at Fort Bridger, using buildings and materials from the old military garrison. Today, the fort and town remain active, in part as a respite for travelers just as it had been more than 150 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arcadia Publishing Library Editions","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45128419082391,"sku":"9781531676155","price":2241.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781531676155.webp?v=1767145226","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/fort-bridger-9781531676155","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}