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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherDisney Publishing Worldwide
ISBN-10142621555X
ISBN-139781426215551
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038471800
Product Key Features
Book TitleNational Geographic the Old West
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), United States / 19th Century, United States / General
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorStephen G. Hyslop
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight57.4 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-013129
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal978/.02
SynopsisThis definitive history of the American West is full of legendary tales of tragedy and triumph, from Lewis and Clark's epic 1803 expedition to the showmanship of Buffalo Bill. Lavishly illustrated with vivid photographs and intricate maps, the book is brimming with outlaws, miners, cowboys, Indians, railroad barons, and more. The characters of the Old West come alive in these dazzling pages, capturing the imagination and inspiring exploration. Travel with fur traders and trappers through the Pacific northwest; read accounts of brave pioneers heading west along the Oregon Trail; see 19th century technology progress as the golden spike connects the East and West coasts; and watch the rise and myth-building of the American cowboy unfold. Exciting, dramatic, and entertaining, this unforgettable book honors the colorful history of our nation's past., The lives, legends, and epic events that made the American West a world-renowned symbol of true grit are showcased in this gorgeous volume featuring the gold rush, the Indian Wars, cowboys, outlaws, and more.
I thought the book would have photographs and descriptions of the photos. Almost all images in the book are sketches or paintings, and there's too much reading. I think this book would appeal to a lot of people, but it's not my cup of tea. And I think my disappointment comes from thinking I was getting something different from what I got.