1860-1890

A history of the long struggle for land between the homesteaders and American Indians which resulted in bloody battles, broken treaties, and confinement of the Indians on reservations.

Describes the disadvantages to being a Pony Express rider, including riding in all weather, natural disasters, and disease.

Explores various details of the social life and customs of pioneers in the American West, covering topics such as the California gold rush, the Homestead Act of 1862, and struggles between early settlers and Native Americans, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.

Describes the discovery and settlement of the Western United States by diverse ethnic and religious groups, who came and stayed for widely differing reasons.

The Homestead Act was passed in 1862, when states that had seceded from the Union could no longer block it in congress. The act opened land in the west for all Americans, including freed slaves, granting 160 acres to settlers under the condition that they farm it for five years. The result was that 1.6 million claims, covering 420,000 square miles, were granted, making residents of millions of people in the land west of the Mississippi River.

Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West, revealing historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer, and a Sioux warrior.

A brief biography of the famous American outlaw Jesse James.

Looks at what incentives were used to encourage settlers to migrate to the western United States.

Bringing together a pageant of fascinating characters including Custer, Sherman, Grant, and a host of other military and political figures, as well as great native leaders such as Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Geronimo, and Red Cloud, The Earth is Weeping?lauded by Booklist as ?a beautifully written work of understanding and compassion??is the fullest account to date of how the West was won?and lost.

Presents an illustrated history of the American Old West, from the earliest days of its exploration up to the end of the open range and the development of big cities. Includes sections on the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition of Lewis and Clark, battles with Indians and settlers, the gold rushes, and cowboy culture.