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Hyslop, Stephen G. (Stephen Garrison), 1950-
Subjects
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Ranch life -- West (U.S.) -- History.
Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.)
Gold mines and mining -- West (U.S.) -- History.
West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945.
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Hyslop, Stephen G. (Stephen Garrison), 1950-
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Ranch life -- West (U.S.) -- History.
Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.)
Gold mines and mining -- West (U.S.) -- History.
West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945.
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The Old West / Stephen G. Hyslop.
by
Hyslop, Stephen G. (Stephen Garrison), 1950-
National Geographic, [2015]
Call #:
978
.02
H999o
Subjects
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Ranch life -- West (U.S.) -- History.
Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.)
Gold mines and mining -- West (U.S.) -- History.
West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945.
ISBN:
9781426215551 (hc.)
9781426215568 (hc., deluxe ed.)
Alternate title:
National Geographic. The Old West
Description:
320 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-309) and index.
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.
Summary:
"The lives, legends, and epic events that made the American West a symbol of true grit are showcased in this volume featuring the Gold Rush, the Indian Wars, cowboys and outlaws. From the first wagon trains to the building of the railroads, the story is epic in scope, full of amazing stories of grit, tragedy, and triumph. Illustrated with photographs and maps, this is the 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. 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 and railroad builders. 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"--Provided by publisher.
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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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