Drawing on journal entries, letters, and song lyrics to evoke the courage and spirit of female pioneers, a collection of portraits traces the lives of such individuals as Amelia Stewart Knight, Miriam Colt, and Clara Brown.

Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.

Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe.

The West contains rugged mountains, fertile plains, brilliant desert, rivers, and natural resources.

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the western United States.

Examines the life of the Wild West heroine who was transformed into a legendary figure in the public mind.

Traces the white man's conquest of the Indians of the American West, emphasizing the causes, events, and effects of the major Indian Wars leading to the symbolic end of Indian freedom at Wounded Knee.

A history of the black people who participated in the development of the Western frontier in the United States, in such categories as the explorers, fur traders, early settlers, slaves, cowboys, and soldiers.

Explains and illustrates the equipment, work, and lifestyle of cowboys and cowgirls in the Old West."