Matthews, Leonard

Examines the exploration and settlement of the West through the experiences of settlers, gunfighters, cowboys, Indians, trailblazers, and soldiers.

Traces the battles waged by various North American Indian tribes and leaders to defend their land and way of life from encroaching white settlers, soldiers, and hunters.

Traces the history of American railroading, focusing on the building of the transcontinental railroad and the daily life and hardships of the construction workers.

Relates some of the battles between the United States Army and North American Indians in the West during the nineteenth century.

Examines the reasons for the westward migration of the nineteenth century and chronicles the experiences of the men and women who traveled to the vast western areas of North America and established farms, ranches, towns, and cities.

Traces the lives of some of the Old West's most colorful lawmen and desperados, including Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and John Wesley Hardin.

Describes the development of cattle ranches and the day-to-day life and work of the cowboy.