Describes and illustrates the western territorial expansion of the United States, from post-Revolution territorial activities of the former thirteen colonies to the last military clashes in the early 1900s, through a variety of images created during that period.
Describes the people and events of the age of Manifest Destiny and the American West, revealing historical details from the perspective of a traveler on the Oregon Trail, a laborer, and a Sioux warrior.
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.
