Sanford, William R

Traces the life of the religious leader, from his childhood through his embracing the Mormon faith and becoming head of their church.

Presents the life and career of John C. Fr?mont, who led four explorations of the land west of the Rocky Mountains in the 1840s, and helped make the first useful maps of the frontierlands of California and Oregon.

Recounts the life of Native American Chief of the Oglala Sioux Red Cloud, and how he led his people in a war for survival against the United States Army.

A biography of the army officer and explorer who discovered, among other places in the West and Southwest, the great Rocky Mountain peak in Colorado that bears his name.

Examines the life of Sam Houston, including his early life on the Western frontier, his time as a soldier, leading the fight for Texas' independence, and his political career in Texas.

Examines the life of Richard King, including his childhood on the river, his days as a steamboat captain, his creation of the King Ranch, and how he developed modern cattle ranching.

Presents the life of Kit Carson, who was a legendary scout, mountain man, and soldier of the Old West.

Traces the life and career of the young Canadian actor whose move to the United States brought him enormous success in television and films.

A biography of the Comanche leader who followed a career as a much-feared warrior by helping his people adjust to living in a country run by white people.