Frederick Ross Gowans (born 1936)[1] was an American historian working as a Professor Emeritus at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah.
He has written several books on subjects such as Fort Bridger and the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous.
He has authored manuscripts and articles researching the fur trade, mountain men, and the rendezvous system for over forty years, making him the pre-eminent expert on fur trade history.
[citation needed] Gowans has presented special programs and historical treks to numerous universities, educational institutions, and the National Park Service.
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