The Old West

Traces the history of transportation on the Missouri River in the nineteenth century and its impact on the development of the West.

An account of army life during the time of the Indian wars in the West, describing the soldiers' lives and major battles and campaigns.

Examines the operations of the Pony Express and freight and stagecoach lines and discusses their importance to the development of the West.

An account of the westward movement of the pioneers which began in 1841, lavishly illustrated with contemporary paintings and photographs.