1860-1890

A biography of the outlaw who, with his brother Frank, led a gang of bank and train robbers from the late 1860s through the 1870s. Also includes a glossary and a further reading list.

A biography of James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill, discussing his early life in Illinois, his military service, his Wild West show, the birth of legends about Hickok, and his legacy.

Examines the life of Wild Bill Hickok, discussing his childhood on the frontier, his participation in the Civil War, his work as a lawman, and the activities that earned him the reputation as a fearless gunfighter.

Describes the history, equipment, and living conditions of United States Cavalry soldiers in the West between 1830 and 1900.

A history of the United States Cavalry in the American West throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries focusing on its uniforms and equipment.

Traces the life of the renowned bandit, from his childhood in Missouri, through his years as guerilla fighter and outlaw, exploring the development of his legend and the romanticization of his illegal deeds.

Chronicles the histories of the 9th and 10th Calvalries, troops of African-American soldiers who fought with pride and honor in the Civil War and the Indian Wars, earning them the nickname Buffalo Soldiers. Includes photographs, a glossary, a time line, and resources.

Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.

Recounts scientist, journalist, and conservationist George Bird Grinnell's efforts to protect a herd of wild American buffalo in the last three decades of the nineteenth century.

Insight into the lives and personalities of six famous lawmen of the old west.