by David Lavender (Author)
An American Heritage(R) Book
The Great West is a sweeping history of the commissioned expeditions, failed settlements, and land speculation that conquered the American West. A noted historian of the region and a dramatic storyteller, Lavender portrays the moments and movements that shaped the growing United States, from the founding of provisional governments to the laying of the railroads.
Number of Pages: 480
Dimensions: 1.27 x 8.43 x 5.69 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2000