Books in Wild West in America History series

Describes the work of the early women homesteaders and presents brief biographies of several women prominent in Western history

Discusses the concept of manifest destiny and examines the diplomatic deals and wars that brought new territories under American control and allowed the country to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

Describes the life and activities of the trappers and fur traders in the Old West in the first half of the nineteenth century

Examines the famous kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh's baby, describing the background of the boy's father, the circumstances of the crime, and the capture and trial of the alleged kidnapper.

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.

Describes how in the early 1800s, towns were formed almost overnight, when the news of gold spread through the country and thousands of men headed West

A history of lumbering in the United States, describing the work of the men with jobs in that industry in its early days

Discusses how the frontier in the United States moved west from the thirteen original colonies after 1763 and what life was like for the courageous people who chose to pursue the challenging existence of pioneers.

Describes the history of the Pony Express and the daring riders who risked their lives to deliver the mail

Describes the activities of the scouts who guided soldiers and new travelers through the western frontier in the nineteenth century

Traces the turbulent history of the Lone Star State, recounting the struggles of early Texas settlers and their battle for independence

Describes the origins of the California Gold Rush that began in 1848, the individuals and mining techniques involved, and the resulting wealth, destruction, and tragedy.