"Describes the people and events of the age of the Wild West in the year 1876.
The wild West! The term conjures up vivid images around the world. Meet the most captivating men and women of the frontier, learn about explosive events that affected the nation, and see the sites of the romantic West.
He was attempting to arrest an accused murderer, Andrew McConnell, when McConnell shot him. Although fatally injured, Smith was able to wound the gunman. McConnell's coconspirator in the original crime, Moses Miles, then struck Smith ...
Examines the Wild West from the time European settlers first encountered the land and native peoples in the 1600s to the late 1800s, exploring the changing lives of Native Americans, women, cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws.
DDay Real life tales of courage and bravery during the struggle for the beaches of Normandy on June 6th 1944. Desert Adventures An exotic collection of true stories of danger, adventure and survival amongst the sand and heat of the ...
On 14 May 1804, the personal secretary President Thomas Jefferson, one Capt.
Hit the trails in search of the legendary American West Z99 this guide to all the rip-roarin foot-stompin things to see and do in eighteen states west of the Mississippi
Handsomely designed and profusely illustrated...these histories are ideal for browsing as well as doing research for school reports. -- Horn Book GuideSee life through the eyes of a pioneer in...
As the market became industrial and the frontier closed , government had to become more active to balance freedom and equality . Liberals and conservatives still disagree over the proper role of government . But conservatives now accept ...
Describes historic sites and points of interest throughout the Western states, and recommends hotels and restaurants
What do you know about cowboys and Indians, about wagon trails and gunfights? Inside this book you will find the true story of the Wild West, and of some of the famous people who lived and worked there.
This is the story of the men and women who answered the call of the West.
Interact with the story of America’s frontier through the detailed paintings of America’s foremost historical artist, Mort Künstler Künstler’s paintings bring history to life with striking portrayals of the events of America’s ...
"Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West.
Many of the most well-known lawmen of the American Wild West had multiple criminal charges to their name. There is so much about the Wild West that we don't know from popular culture.
Was it really as violent and dangerous as the movies make out? This book separates fact from fiction, uncovering the fights for survival and the grueling trials of the frontier.
In this remarkable companion volume to the ten-hour miniseries of the same name, the Editors of Time-Life Books have drawn upon thousands of rare photographs, diaries, and artifacts to present...
The Wild West separates fact from the fiction, exposing the myths of the old West, and assesses its cultural impact on the indigenous people, American life, and the American dream—both past and present.
The Wild West: History, Myth & the Making of America
The Wild West: History, Myth & the Making of America