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The Wild West / Bill O'Neal, James A. Crutchfield, Dale L. Walker.

O'Neal, Bill, 1942- (Author). Crutchfield, James A., 1938- (Added Author). Walker, Dale L. (Added Author).

Summary:

The wild West! The term conjures up vivid images around the world. Meet the most captivating men and women of the frontier, learn about explosive events that affected the nation, and see the sites of the romantic West.

Record details

ISBN: 0785349359
ISBN: 9780785349358
Physical Description: 384 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Publisher: Lincolnwood, Ill. : Publications International, [2001]
Copyright: ©2001

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The wild West! -- Legends of the wild West: Mountain men ; Lawmen and shootists ; Women in the West ; Native Americans ; Soldiers and cavalry ; Wildest outlaws -- Ghost towns of the wild West: Deadwood ; Caldwell ; Tascosa ; Cripple Creek ; Central City ; Virginia City (MT) ; Bannack ; Tombstone ; Lincoln ; Virginia City (NV) ; Bodie -- Best of the wild West: Greatest shoot-outs ; Most daring holdups ; Greatest battles ; Most innovative enterprises ; Inventions that tamed the West ; Best Western artists.