An account of the westward movement of the pioneers which began in 1841, lavishly illustrated with contemporary paintings and photographs.

Discusses the land, history, and people of the Southwestern United States.

An account of the California gold rush of 1849, illustrated with contemporary photographs and paintings.

A pictorial history of Alaska, from its purchase by the United States in 1867 through 1912, chronicling the exploration of the wilderness, the discovery of gold, and the development of the whaling, fishing, and fur industries.

An account of the outlaw gunfighters of the frontier American West, including the Clanton brothers, Billy the Kid, the James gang and the Dalton brothers.

"This volume ' examines the role of gambling on the American fronter: among the Indians, on the rivers, in the mining camps, and in the boom towns ... The book is packed with interesting anecdotes, and covers the race track and boxing ring, lotteries and steamboat racing, as well as all of the traditional card and table games. The text is arresting with well-placed illustrations.'" Libr J.

Lavishly illustrated account of the lives, religion, customs, sports, homes, horses and history of the Indian tribes of the American West.

Examines life in the American West as the frontier era ended and describes how the Old West was depicted in literature.

Provides step-by-step directions for building projects using brick or concrete.

Text and numerous illustrations trace the history of Texas during the nineteenth century.