Illustrated Directory Of The Old West
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| Author | : William C. Davis |
| Publisher | : Salamander Books |
| Total Pages | : 480 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| Genre | : Frontier and pioneer life |
| ISBN | : 9781840653816 |
In 19th-century America, the great surge westward by settlers eager to open up the frontiers and take advantage of the natural resources of the unknown mountains and plains was a fabulous adventure, filled with excitement and often fraught with danger. This story is detailed in this readable, illustrated directory, which includes many specially commissioned photographs of the weapons, homesteaders' implements, gold-diggers' and cowhands' tools and equipment, and general artefacts of the native peoples and those who were to usurp them from their lands.
| Author | : Ray Bonds |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
| Total Pages | : 480 |
| Release | : 2002-08-05 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780760313411 |
In 19th century America, the great surge westward by settlers eager to open up the frontiers and take advantage of as-yet unknown natural resources. This extraordinary story is detailed in this fact-filled and illustration-packed reference featuring specially commissioned photographs of surviving weapons, implements, tools, and equipment, as well as Native American artifacts. The text, also illustrated with rare period photos, describes how explorers, homesteaders, the lawless and lawmen, buffalo hunters, railroaders, and others lived-and often fought-with each other and the Native Americans beyond the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean and from the northern territories to the Mexican border.
| Author | : Peter Newark |
| Publisher | : Gallery Books |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780831765996 |
Information about the people, places, and events of America's Old West is enlightened with hundreds of vintage photographs and portraits
| Author | : Richard W. Slatta |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Cowboys |
| ISBN | : 1402718004 |
Here’s a book as big and beautiful as the West itself, dedicated to the larger-than-life figure who symbolizes the American spirit. Whether the straight-shooting hero from a John Wayne movie or the lawless gunslinger spreading mayhem, the cowboy lassos the imagination and just won’t let go. On these magnificently illustrated pages unfold cowboy life and legend, cowboys around the world, the cowboy’s ranching roots, modern-day cowboys, cowboy food and fun, and the cowboy in film and popular culture. Quotations from Western poems, songs, and novels offer contemporary perspectives, as do the old-time posters and nostalgic advertisements. An astounding variety of photos show it all. There’s also absorbing background on black cowboys, vaqueros, women who rode the range, and rodeos. Known as the "Cowboy Professor,” Richard W. Slatta, Ph.D, has earned numerous honors and awards. The International Who’s Who of Intellectuals lists him as one of the Outstanding Writers of the 20th Century as well as one of the Outstanding Intellectuals of the Twentieth Century. The American Library Association gave an "Outstanding Reference" award to his book, The Cowboy Encyclopedia. Slatta’s Cowboys of the Americas received the Western Heritage Award for Nonfiction Literature, National Cowboy Hall of Fame. His many books include Sim�n Bol�var's Quest for Glory, co-authored with Jane Lucas De Grummond; The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore and Popular Culture; and Comparing Cowboys and Frontiers.
| Author | : William Foster-Harris |
| Publisher | : Skyhorse Publishing Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2007-04-17 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9781602390249 |
This volume, containing hundreds of illustrations, brings to life the American of the mid-to-late 1800s. Contained inside are line drawings and description of weaponry of the time, military and civilian clothing styles, steamboats and other forms of transportation, equestrian styles, household items and much more.
| Author | : Emerson Hough |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 980 |
| Release | : 2023-11-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Emerson Hough's 'The History of the Old American West' is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary era of the Wild West, combining four books in one illustrated volume. Hough's detailed accounts offer a vivid portrayal of the American frontier, capturing the essence of the rugged landscapes, notorious outlaws, and heroic pioneers. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, this book provides a valuable historical perspective on the Old West, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and Western literature aficionados alike. Emerson Hough, a prolific writer and journalist, was known for his contributions to American historical fiction and his deep fascination with the Western frontier. His firsthand experiences traveling through the West likely inspired the vivid storytelling and authenticity found in 'The History of the Old American West'. Hough's dedication to preserving the tales of the Wild West shines through in this meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated compilation. For readers seeking a captivating exploration of the Old West, Emerson Hough's 'The History of the Old American West' is a definitive choice. This richly detailed volume immerses readers in a bygone era, offering a compelling narrative that brings the adventurous spirit of the frontier to life.
| Author | : Pepperbox Press |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 849 |
| Release | : 2023-10-17 |
| Genre | : Transportation |
| ISBN | : 1510756833 |
More than 250 classic American locomotives. "Let the country but make the railroads, and the railroads will make the country." — Edward Pease During the mid-1800s, American railroads became the lifeblood of new communities in the West and brought new ways of life and means of commerce to rural communities. Railroads became the shining thread that tied together the tapestry of American life into a land of plenty. The Illustrated Dictionary of North American Locomotives explores the story of railroads and their motive power. Giant beasts of iron and steel once roamed the land. Their descendants still race across the country. This book charts the progress of motive power on America's railroads from 1830 until the present. Its 432 pages illustrate a wide variety of grand and humble locomotives from the steam powered Puffing Billy types of the "Early Days" chapter, to the mighty Allegheny class steamers that were used to haul coal for the American industry in the "Steam in Charge" chapter. Technical specifications are given for each engine type and the book is fully illustrated with both black & white and color photos. The book goes on to show the progress of Diesel Power, including the output of General Electric and General Motors electromotive division (EMD) from the 1920s to the present. Ultimately, the book also explores the Electric Power that powers so many of today's railways.
| Author | : Peter Newark |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 319 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Cowboys |
| ISBN | : 9780861241835 |
| Author | : Emerson Hough |
| Publisher | : e-artnow |
| Total Pages | : 969 |
| Release | : 2017-05-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 8026873998 |
"The Way to the West" tells the story of the opening of the west, including the accounts of three early Americans Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and Kit Carson. "The Story of the Cowboy" is a historical book about the cowboy in the American West close to the end of 19th century. "The Story of the Outlaw" is a study of the western desperado, with historical narratives of famous outlaws, the stories of noted border wars, vigilante movements, and armed conflicts on the frontier, including the profiles of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. "The Passing of the Frontier" explains the part of the frontier in history and what Lewis and Clark came up against when they passed it on their great expedition across the continent. Emerson Hough (1857–1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories, adventure tales and historical novels. His best known works include western novels The Mississippi Bubble and The Covered Wagon, The Young Alaskans series of adventure novels, and historical works The Way to the West and The Story of the Cowboy.
| Author | : Bobbie Kalman |
| Publisher | : Crabtree Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2007-10 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780778735038 |
A visual dictionary of the Old West that focuses on the life of cowboys, western settlers, boomtowns, and the gold rush.
