1860-1890

Photographs and text provide a biography of one of the most famous outlaws in American history--Jesse James.

Describes the actions of both whites and Comanches during a 40-year war over territory, in a story that begins with the kidnapping of a white girl, who grew up to marry a Comanche chief and have a son, Quanah, who became a great warrior.

An illustrated history of the Pony Express that describes its origins, its heyday and its demise; also includes a time line, a bibliography, and a list of related Internet sites.

A biography of the four Younger brothers of Missouri, who rode with Jesse and Frank James, robbing banks and trains and becoming some of the most notorious outlaws in the Wild West. Also includes a glossary and a further reading list.

History of the mass movement of people to the west in the last half of the nineteenth century.

Investigates Custer's life and career on the western military frontier.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of the American West, from the explorations of Lewis and Clark, to the massacre at Wounded Knee, providing information on trappers and mountain men, native Americans, the Pony Express, railroads, and gold miners. Includes time line.

Presents the memoirs of Forrestine "Birdie" Cooper in which she describes her frontier childhood and young adulthood as the daughter of Charles Cooper, a white officer in the Tenth U.S. Cavalry, one of the first African-American units formed after the Civil War.

Presents a brief biography of Jesse James, in simple text with illustrations, describing his life as an outlaw, hero an avenger, and more.