1860-1890

Investigates Custer's life and career on the western military frontier.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of the American West, from the explorations of Lewis and Clark, to the massacre at Wounded Knee, providing information on trappers and mountain men, native Americans, the Pony Express, railroads, and gold miners. Includes time line.

Presents the memoirs of Forrestine "Birdie" Cooper in which she describes her frontier childhood and young adulthood as the daughter of Charles Cooper, a white officer in the Tenth U.S. Cavalry, one of the first African-American units formed after the Civil War.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of the American West, from the explorations of Lewis and Clark, to the massacre at Wounded Knee, providing information on trappers and mountain men, native Americans, the Pony Express, railroads, and gold miners.

Presents a brief biography of Jesse James, in simple text with illustrations, describing his life as an outlaw, hero an avenger, and more.

A biography of outlaw Jesse James, tracing the path he took from son of a Baptist preacher in Kentucky to one of the country's most notorious criminals.

Chronicles the life of lawman Wild Bill Hickok, describing his daring exploits in Kansas, the Rockies, and other regions of the American West. Includes a glossary, a further reading list, and related Internet addresses.

An account of the achievements of the African-American Army regiments that distinguished themselves during numerous campaigns and played a vital role in the settlement of the American West.

In 1879, thirteen-year-old Everett Turner leaves a life of struggle on his family's farm and runs away to St. Louis, where he works in a livery stable before heading to the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas.