The Old West

The story of the early Western Explorers who carved their trails through the old west Also looks briefly at Yellowstone National Park, the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, naturalists, and mountain men. Also looks briefly at Yellowstone National Park, the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, naturalists, and mountain men.

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.

An account of the outlaw gunfighters of the frontier American West, including the Clanton brothers, Billy the Kid, the James gang and the Dalton brothers.

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

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

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

Examines the lives of miners in the early West, with discussions of working conditions and life in the mining camps.