west (u.s.)

S. C. Gwynne?s Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails one of the most remarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches.

"Compares and contrasts the way people lived on the Great Plains over the course of centuries"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes pioneer families, including their journeys to the West, their work to settle new lands, and their willingness to help each other.

Describes Sacagawea, the Shoshone Native American who served as a guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition, her personal traits, her life, the clothes she wore, her contributions to the expedition, and the life of her son.

Describes the lives of some women who became known during the western expansion in nineteenth century America.

Examines the life of outlaw Jesse James, discussing his train robberies, associates, pursuit by the Pinkertons, the Northfield disaster, assassination by Robert Ford, and other related topics.

Volume one in an eleven-volume set with alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the history of the Old West, covering key events and people who shaped the region and its heritage.

A collection of ten true stories from the era of westward expansion.

Recounts the exploits of Billy the Kid, the James gang, Quantrill's Raiders, Belle Starr, and other outlaws of the old West.