Profiles the discoveries and adventures of famous trappers and mountain men in American history including Jedediah Smith, Lewis and Clark, and John Jacob Astor and his fur-trading empire.
Learn about events and historical figures relevant to the westward expansion. Find out how the Louisiana Purchase and the Gold Rush encouraged the exploration and settlement of the U.S. frontier and the relationship between settlers and the Native American population. Features reenactments, journal entries, and historic imagery.
Traces the history of the Paiute tribe, locates their original homelands, and looks at Paiute society, food, homes, clothing, crafts, family and children, myths, war, contact with Europeans, important members, and modern-day status.
In the course of his job as Head of Ranch Security, Hank the dog is asked to guard five chicks, despite the fact that poultry is his favorite kind of dinner.
Chronicles the contributions given to the Lewis and Clark expeditions by York, Clark's slave, and Sacajawea, the Shoshone woman who led them through hostile Indian territory.
Examines the famous westward route of American settlement during the 1800s, including everyday life on the trail, what it took to make the journey successfully, and what happened to unsuccessful attempts to reach the Oregon Territory.
Uses color photographs and text to present interesting facts about America's Wild West, providing information about cowboys, Indians, and lawmen, and looking at how they lived, dressed, traveled, and worked.
