In 1848, while on a wagon train headed for Oregon, fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is kidnapped by Pawnee Indians and then falls in with a one-armed trapper who teaches him how to live in the wild.
Steve and his friend Max use their time machine to return to the richest, roughest boom town in the old Wild West where they pursue Gentleman John Hooten, the Rhyming Robber of the Rockies.
Many extraordinary women lived in the Wild West. Mary Pleasant fought against slavery. Esther Morris argued for suffrage. And Calamity Jane was a bull whacker.
Photographs and text introduce the American West, discussing region's history, climate, landforms, wildlife, cultures, economy, and related topics, and including cooking instructions to make a popular recipe from the region and other activities.
"Examines gold miners, including the discovery of gold in the United States, the California Gold Rush, the daily lives of miners and prospectors, and how the rush for gold changed the landscape of America"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines gunfighters in the Wild West, including the typical traits and tools of gunfighters, infamous outlaws, gangs, important lawmen, and how the gun often ruled the Wild West"--Provided by publisher.
"Discusses American cowboys, including the origins of cowboys, their day-to-day lives, cattle drives, cow towns, famous cowboys, and their importance to the Wild West era in American history"--Provided by publisher.
