The West: An Illustrated History - Rilegato

Physical description: xvii, 445p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., maps (some col.), ports. ; 29cm. Notes: Includes index. Bibliography: p435. Summary: This is the history of the American West as it really happened. The book focuses on the experiences of men and women - explorers, soldiers, Indian warriors, railroad builders, showmen, outlaws and others - who peopled the drama. Their lives are recounted in their own words through letters, diaries and memoirs, all illustrated. Subject: West (U.S.) - History. United States. American history. History/ Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies) Other names: Duncan, Dayton. Genre: Illustrated.