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The Old West / Stephen G. Hyslop.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 320 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781426215551 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
  • 142621555X (hardcover : alkaline paper)
  • 9781426215568 (hardcover deluxe edition : alkaline paper)
  • 1426215568 (hardcover deluxe edition : alkaline paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • F591 .H995 2015
Other classification:
  • HIS036040 | HIS036140 | HIS036000
Contents:
Introduction: The Louisiana Purchase and the Contest for the West -- Westward Expansion, 1803/1846 -- The Mexican War and the Gold Rush, 1846/1861 -- Preserving the Union and Spanning the Continent, 1861/1869 -- War for the Plains, 1870/1879 -- Law and Disorder, 1880/1889 -- Conclusion: The Last Frontiers, 1890/1912 -- What Became of Them?
Summary: "The lives, legends, and epic events that made the American West a world-renowned symbol of true grit are showcased in this gorgeous volume featuring the Gold Rush, the Indian Wars, cowboys, outlaws, and more. From the first wagon trains to the building of the railroads, the story of the American West is epic in scope, full of amazing stories of grit, tragedy, and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, this is the definitive history of a time and place that forever lives in legend. Travel with fur traders and trappers through the Pacific northwest; read accounts of brave pioneers heading west along the Oregon Trail; see 19th-century technology progress as the golden spike connects the east and west coasts; and learn the stories of unforgettable characters who made the American West. The history starts with the early explorers who laid claim to the West, altering forever the lives and lands of the Native Americans. Illustrations and archival imagery illuminate the conquest by the Spanish and other Europeans, exploration by Americans, the land rushes by settlers, the Indian Wars, the gold rushes, cowboy culture, loggers, railroad builders, and more. Sidebars showcase fascinating figures and topics of the Old West, including: Annie Oakley, gunslinger and performer; the rise of the copper kings; 'Western' motion pictures; feuds between cowboys, ranchers, and sheep herders, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-Fiction Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction Non-Fiction 978 HYS 1 Available T00604755
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This definitive history of the American West is full of legendary tales of tragedy and triumph, from Lewis and Clark's epic 1803 expedition to the showmanship of Buffalo Bill. Lavishly illustrated with vivid photographs and intricate maps, the book is brimming with outlaws, miners, cowboys, Indians, railroad barons, and more. The characters of the Old West come alive in these dazzling pages, capturing the imagination and inspiring exploration. Travel with fur traders and trappers through the Pacific northwest; read accounts of brave pioneers heading west along the Oregon Trail; see 19th century technology progress as the golden spike connects the East and West coasts; and watch the rise and myth-building of the American cowboy unfold. Exciting, dramatic, and entertaining, this unforgettable book honors the colorful history of our nation's past.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-309) and index.

Introduction: The Louisiana Purchase and the Contest for the West -- Westward Expansion, 1803/1846 -- The Mexican War and the Gold Rush, 1846/1861 -- Preserving the Union and Spanning the Continent, 1861/1869 -- War for the Plains, 1870/1879 -- Law and Disorder, 1880/1889 -- Conclusion: The Last Frontiers, 1890/1912 -- What Became of Them?

"The lives, legends, and epic events that made the American West a world-renowned symbol of true grit are showcased in this gorgeous volume featuring the Gold Rush, the Indian Wars, cowboys, outlaws, and more. From the first wagon trains to the building of the railroads, the story of the American West is epic in scope, full of amazing stories of grit, tragedy, and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, this is the definitive history of a time and place that forever lives in legend. Travel with fur traders and trappers through the Pacific northwest; read accounts of brave pioneers heading west along the Oregon Trail; see 19th-century technology progress as the golden spike connects the east and west coasts; and learn the stories of unforgettable characters who made the American West. The history starts with the early explorers who laid claim to the West, altering forever the lives and lands of the Native Americans. Illustrations and archival imagery illuminate the conquest by the Spanish and other Europeans, exploration by Americans, the land rushes by settlers, the Indian Wars, the gold rushes, cowboy culture, loggers, railroad builders, and more. Sidebars showcase fascinating figures and topics of the Old West, including: Annie Oakley, gunslinger and performer; the rise of the copper kings; 'Western' motion pictures; feuds between cowboys, ranchers, and sheep herders, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

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