Synopsis
Learn about 28 colorful characters who made their marks in Western history. From gun slingers, bank robbers, and cowboys to presidents, soldiers and Native American leaders, Westward Expansion: Biographies paints a fascinating picture of the Wild West through the eventful accounts of the people who lived in these interesting times. Each 1, 700- to 2, 300-word essay is presented in alphabetical order and includes:
- Buffalo Bill
- George Custer
- Wyatt Earp
- Belle Starr
- Kit Carson
- Annie Oakley
- Andrew Jackson
- Nat Deadwood Dick Love
- Sarah Winnemucca
- Black Hawk
- Daniel Boone
- Lewis and Clark
- Mifflin Gibbs
- Mariano Vallejo
- Tecumseh
- Crazy Horse
- And many others
Also included are 65 photographs, a timeline, glossary, sources for further study, and subject index. 0
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Exploring the call of the West, this reference looks at what attracted thousands of Americans and immigrants to the New World's vast unknown territories. This volume presents the life stories of 28 people who helped the United States expand to the Pacific Ocean, including pioneers, politicians, entrepreneurs, explorers, Native American leaders and outlaws.
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