CARSE

Scot. geographical term for low-lying fertile regions, generally in river beds: (e.g.) C. of Gowrie in Perth shire and For far shire, and C. of Stir lings hire in valley of Forth. ancient city, Via Valeria, Italy. 68), better known as ‘Kit Carson,’ American trapper and guide; born to Howard county, Mo., where at the age of 15 he was apprenticed to a saddler. He joined a hunting expedition when 17 and spent the next 16 years as a hunter and trapper, winning a wide reputation for courage and resourcefulne in his hazardous calling. He served as guide to Fremont on his exploring expeditions and in 1847 received an appointment as lieutenant in the rifle corps of the regular army. He served with credit in the Civil War and was made brevet brigadier general.