Courageous Heroes of the American West
12 total works
"Examines the life of Richard King, including his childhood on the river, his days as a steamboat captain, his creation of the King Ranch, and how he developed modern cattle ranching"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star.
"Discusses the life of Sacagawea, including her Shoshone childhood, her kidnapping by the Hidatsa, her journey with the Lewis and Clark expedition, and her legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines the life of Zebulon Pike, including his childhood on the frontier, his days as a soldier, exploring the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, and his legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.
"Discusses the life of Daniel Boone, the scout, hunter, and frontier hero, who created the Wilderness Road to open up Kentucky to settlement and became a legend in American history"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores the life of Davy Crockett, including his childhood on the frontier, his time as a scout and soldier, his political career, and his last heroic moments defending the Alamo"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines Brigham Young, including his childhood and early life, becoming the leader of the Mormon Church, leading his followers to the Great Salt Lake, his family, and his legacy as an American pioneer"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines the life of Sam Houston, including his early life on the Western frontier, his time as a soldier, leading the fight for Texas' independence, and his political career in Texas"--Provided by publisher.
"Separates the myth from the truth in the life of Calamity Jane, including her early life, her many different occupations, her travels throughout the Wild West, and how she became a legendary figure"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines the life of explorer John C. Frémont, including his western expeditions over the Rocky Mountains, mapping California and Oregon, fighting for California's independence, his life as a soldier and politician, and his legacy as the Pathfinder"--Provided by publisher.