19th century

Tells the life of Emily Dickinson, a poet from Massachusetts who wrote over 1,700 poems in her lifetime.

Describes the origins of the California Gold Rush that began in 1848, the individuals and mining techniques involved, and the resulting wealth, destruction, and tragedy.

Traces the history of American railroading, focusing on the building of the transcontinental railroad and the daily life and hardships of the construction workers.

Discusses the significance of the early cattle ranchers to the development of the Wild West.

A history of western boomtowns during the 19th century-- their beginnings, daily life, and social activities.

Traces the lives of some of the Old West's most colorful lawmen and desperados, including Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and John Wesley Hardin.

This book presents information on pioneer cookery and instructions for recipes prepared in the spirit of the pioneers, including multicultural dishes, historical methods, and current adaptations.

A history of life on the river in the United States, particularly on the Mississippi, when rivermen, by their work, made possible exploration, settlement, and travel not otherwise possible.

A simple biography of Samuel Clemens, who grew up on the Mississippi River and gained literary renown under the name Mark Twain.

A brief biography of the nineteenth-century British mathematician, teacher, photographer, and author, best known for his "Alice" books.