Research the Wild West from the perspective of the pioneers, cowboys, explorers and soldiers with 17 personal accounts written in journals, autobiographies, letters and other important primary source documents. From exploring the west and the Indian wars to the rush for gold and cattle ranching, Westward Expansion: Primary Sources covers all the excitement of exploration on the western frontier and includes excerpts from:
Also included are 65 photographs, a timeline, glossary, sources for further study, and subject index.