Review (PDF) National Geographic The Old West
From Lewis and Clark’s epic 1803 expedition to the showmanship of Buffalo Bill, the story of the American West is epic in scope, full of amazing tales of tragedy and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with vivid photographs and intricate maps, The Old West is the definitive history of a time and place that forever lives in legend. 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.
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: National Geographic (November 3, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 142621555X
ISBN-13: 978-1426215551
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.9 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #24,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #46 in Books > History > World > Expeditions & Discoveries #313 in Books > History > Americas > United States > State & Local
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC -- THE OLD WESTWhen you see the words NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, you instantly know you are getting a product that will be beautiful, lovely, full of knowledge, and well worth the price you would pay. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is a class act and always has been. THE OLD WEST is a hefty coffee table book, one that you can immerse yourself in for hours at a time. What a fantastic way to learn about our country's history, the people who formed it, putting names with faces, and also learning many interesting facts about our great nation.The book is spectacular. That is the only way to describe this tome. This book is over sized and the over 300 pages are jammed with maps, paintings, old and wonderful pictures, information on just about anything you could think of relating to the westward movement of our country.Names and information of people you are familiar with regarding our nation -- Annie Oakley, Lewis and Clark, presidents, Jesse James - and so on and so on -- read about them in this book. Their contributions to our country are so interesting and some unknown facts are brought to light. There are so many others mentioned whose names will not ring a bell with you; however, they are an important part of our nation and it's glory.There are several chapters and they are --WESTWARD EXPANSIONTHE MEXICAN WAR AND TE GOLD RUSHPRESERVING THE UNION AND SPANNING THE CONTINENTWAR FOR THE PLAINSLAW AND DISORDERTHE LAST FRONTIERSOne of my favorite parts of the book was WHAT BECAME OF THEM which features Daniel Boone, Black Hawk, William Clark, Meriwether Lewis, Kit Carson, just to name a few.
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