Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson (December 24, 1809 – May 23, 1868) was an American frontiersman who led John C. Fremont on his expeditions of the Oregon Trail. Admired for his skills as a guide and his vigor in fighting off native Americans, Carson began his military career as a lieutenant in the Mexican American War. In the Battle of San Pasqual, Carson and two other men travelled barefoot through 25 miles of California desert and across enemy lines to bring reinforcements to a desperate American unit, and successfully capture California as American territory. The legend of Kit Carson began before he died, and has continued to grow through the years through dime novels, poems, movies, television, and comic books. These fictional tales tend to portray Carson as a heroic figure slaughtering two bears and a dozen Indians before breakfast, and when mixed with a few real historic events, the result is that Kit Carson becomes larger than life. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. What better way of getting famous with your customers, boss or associates, than by making them famous? Give The Fame Frame for: Recognition Awards, Client Gifts, Executive Gifts, or occasions were a personalized gift is required.

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