by Alice Barnes-Brown (Author), Walter Borneman (Author), Nell Darby (Author)
As the American Revolution drew to a close and the colonies claimed independence from Britain, the United States' gaze turned west to the vast expanse of land that was seemingly ripe for the taking. After all, according to their Manifest Destiny, it was their God-given right to expand. In American West, uncover the resistance that these enterprising settlers faced, from the Native Americans to the unforgiving terrain. Discover the reality of what life was like on the frontier, and meet some of the key figures in creating the legend of the Wild West, including Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp. Elsewhere, find out how the Native Americans suffered at the hands of the western settlers, from wars and legislation that stripped them of their rights, to attempts to crush existing cultures.
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Part of the Visual History series, Visual History of the American West details the history 19th century America and its expansion into the west. Discover the reality of what life was like on the frontier during the Gilded Age and meet some of the key figures in creating the legend of the wild, wild west, including Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and others. Packed with incredible insight into this historical period, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to unearth the true history of the American west. A fascinating and historical account of the American west from 1865-1890 Includes expertly-written articles detailing several historical events, from the journey of Lewis and Clark and the discovery of gold to the Indian Removal Act, the Homestead Act, and more Features stunning illustrations, graphics, timelines, and other insightful visuals Includes profiles of the time's most notable players, including FJ Turner, Billy the Kid, President Andrew Jackson, Wyatt Earp, and others Visual History Contributors Alice Barnes-Brown is a writer and editor specializing in travel and history, contributing to Atlas Obscura, Woman's Weekly, and BBC History Revealed, among others. Walter Borneman is the author of seven books, most recently Brothers Down. His commentary also appears in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Foxnews.com, and more. Dr. Nell Darby is a historian and writer whose PhD is in the history of crime, but who originally trained as a newspaper journalist. Her latest book is titled Sister Sleuths, and she has contributed her wisdom to The Guardian, CBS Reality, and more. And many others!