The Old West

Describes in text and illustrations the development of large ranches in the western plains, the impact of these establishments on the economy of the area, their organization, and some famous ranches and their owners.

Discusses the painters, photographers, journalists, and other writers who recorded their observations of life in the old West.

Discusses the land, history, and people of the Southwestern United States.

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