old southwest

Complete, authoritative account of the Civil War, focusing on the early battles in the West.

Examines the development of the United States West and how it affected or was affected by the rest of the nation.

Examines the settlement of the south-central region of the United States through the lives of seven explorers and founders, including Daniel Boone in Kentucky, and Stephen Austin and Sam Houston in Texas.

Recounts the Civil War engagements along the western boundaries of the Confederacy that led to the battle of Shiloh and a momentous Union triumph.