Courageous heroes of the American West

Traces the life of the religious leader, from his childhood through his embracing the Mormon faith and becoming head of their church.

Presents the life and career of John C. Fr?mont, who led four explorations of the land west of the Rocky Mountains in the 1840s, and helped make the first useful maps of the frontierlands of California and Oregon.

A biography of the army officer and explorer who discovered, among other places in the West and Southwest, the great Rocky Mountain peak in Colorado that bears his name.

Examines the life of Sam Houston, including his early life on the Western frontier, his time as a soldier, leading the fight for Texas' independence, and his political career in Texas.

Examines the life of Richard King, including his childhood on the river, his days as a steamboat captain, his creation of the King Ranch, and how he developed modern cattle ranching.

Presents the life of Kit Carson, who was a legendary scout, mountain man, and soldier of the Old West.

"Examines the life of explorer John C. Fr?emont, including his western expeditions over the Rocky Mountains, mapping California and Oregon, fighting for California's independence, his life as a soldier and politician, and his legacy as the Pathfinder"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the life of Daniel Boone, the scout, hunter, and frontier hero, who created the Wilderness Road to open up Kentucky to settlement and became a legend in American history"--Provided by publisher.

"Separates the myth from the truth in the life of Calamity Jane, including her early life, her many different occupations, her travels throughout the Wild West, and how she became a legendary figure"--Provided by publisher.