All About History Book of the Wild West

Magazine

The All About History Book of the Wild West separates fact from fiction, uncovering the fights for survival and the gruelling trials of the American frontier. Trace the adventures that took people beyond the edge of the map in search of gold, new land and trade goods. Find out why Jesse James and his infamous gang robbed banks and trains and committed murder, how he met his grisly end and why he became an American legend. Learn about Native American heroes, like Geronimo and Sitting Bull, who fought desperately to hold on to their ancestral lands. Discover how the Battle of the Alamo helped shape a nation and why the Battle of Little Bighorn still resonates today. Packed with incredible images and insightful illustrations, this is the perfe...ct companion for anyone wanting to discover the Wild West for themselves. more