Arlene C Rourke
5) Pioneers
Author
Pub. Date
1989
Description
Examines the reasons for the westward migration of the nineteenth century and chronicles the experiences of the men and women who traveled to the vast western areas of North America and established farms, ranches, towns, and cities.
6) Indians
Author
Pub. Date
1989
Description
Traces the battles waged by various North American Indian tribes and leaders to defend their land and way of life from encroaching white settlers, soldiers, and hunters.
7) Cowboys
Author
Pub. Date
[1989]
Description
Describes the development of cattle ranches and the day-to-day life and work of the cowboy.
10) Gunfighters
Author
Pub. Date
1988
Description
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.
12) Rivermen
Author
Pub. Date
©1990
Description
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.
13) Indian chiefs
Author
Pub. Date
c1990
Description
Brief biographies of seven chiefs from different Indian tribes. Includes Little Priest, Captain Jack, Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, and Geronimo.
14) Trailblazers
Author
Pub. Date
1990
Description
Describes the exploits of men who explored the American West during the early 1800s, including Lewis and Clark, John Colter, Joe Walker, and Thomas Nuttall.
15) Cattle ranchers
Author
Pub. Date
c1990
Description
Discusses the significance of the early cattle ranchers to the development of the Wild West.
16) Gamblers
Author
Pub. Date
c1990
Description
Brief biographies of the "Wild West's" most colorful gamblers, with information on the atmosphere that fostered gambling as a form of entertainment.