pioneers

"Describes the journey on the Oregon Trail from three different historical perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

An unabridged republication of the 1920 memoirs of Colonel William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, in which he recalls his life in the American frontier, as well as his experiences with the Wild West Show.

Chronicles the life of David "Davy" Crockett, discussing his adventures as a hunter, explorer, soldier, and politician.

Accounts of the daily lives of Kansas pioneer women selected from 800 memoirs collected by the author's greatgrandmother.

Examines the experiences of the cowboys, Native Americans, settlers, and soldiers and their contrasting opinions of the frontier lifestyle.

A biography of the legendary American trapper, scout, and Indian agent.

Explores the hardships faced by American pioneers, both on the trail and in frontier towns, using a question and answer format.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and times of frontiersman James Beckwourth, discussing his efforts to save his family from Native American raids, how he became a Crow war chief, why Beckwourth Pass is named after him, and other related topics.

Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo.