American West

Tells the story of the Pony Express, a horseback mail delivery service that provided a link between the eastern states and the newly settled territories of the West in the 1860s.

Explores the history of the Spanish mission era in California, discussing the lengths to which Spanish priests went in their attempts to convert the native people of the region to Christianity. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Looks at the events that led to Native Americans being forced onto reservations in the nineteenth century, and discusses what life was like on the reservation in the 1800s, as well as in modern times. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Discusses the less-than-honorable behavior exhibited by the U.S. government, military, and citizens in their attempts to wrest the land from Native Americans in the nineteenth century.

Presents a comprehensive study of the Pony Express which was responsible for transporting mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to California between 1860 and 1861 prior to the completion of the transcontinental telegraph.