Books in Trailblazers of the Wild West series

Describes the western gold rushes, from the California gold rush of 1849 to the Yukon gold rush in 1897, and the men and women who risked their lives hoping to strike it rich

Relates the adventures of the fearless Pony Express riders, who carried the U.S. mail over a two-thousand-mile route between Missouri and California

An exploration of the transcontinental railroad, which became the first rail link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans upon its completion in 1869.

Explores the legends and history surrounding the women who braved life in the Old West

Book by Savage, Jeff

Examines the legends and history surrounding the outlaws, robbers, and peace officers of the Old West

Describes the dangers and attractions of the cowboy's job, and recounts the history of the cattle trails and the men who worked them

Describes how gold was discovered in California, how miners traveled to the gold fields, how they sought gold or found riches other ways, and their impact on California.

Describes how gold was discovered in California, how miners traveled to the gold fields, how they sought gold or found riches other ways, and their impact on California.

Discusses the events and key figures behind the incredibly adventurous and treacherous exploration of the United States' western frontier.

Describes the life of the pioneers who traveled throughout the West during the nineteenth-century.

Relates the exploits of several famous outlaws in frontier America such as Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Belle Starr.