The Fur Trade and Rendezvous of the Green River Valley. Published in 2005 by Museum of the Mountain Man - Sublette County Historical Society. Editted by Fred R. Gowans & Brenda D. Francis. 138 pages, 8 x 11 inches, softcover $15.95, hardcover $25.95. This book introduces the history of the fur trade and the cast of characters who plied the unpredictable and sometimes fatal business in Wyoming's Green River Valley until 1840. Meet the spirited individuals from all walks of life who were willing to risk all they had, every day, for a chance to gain wealth, power and adventure through the harvest of skins. Articles by 10 authors. Cover artwork by David Wright. Purchase goes to help support the Museum.