Jim Beckwourth is best known for his mountain man exploits, but he was also an author, a saloon keeper, a gambler, a rancher and more. But he probably could have done without one credit.
Beckwourth was hired as a guide and interpreter for Colorado militia forces and was involved in the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. Just what his involvement entailed is unknown. But in testimony before a congressi
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