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In the footsteps of the history of the American West
This book, written by Colonel Henry Inman in collaboration with
William F. Cody, the famous 'Buffalo Bill, ' will be a treat for
all those interested in the history of the 'Wild West.' The Great
Salt Lake Trail was one of the principal highways across the Great
Plains at the time of the westward migration that was 'Manifest
destiny.' Its path was one which encapsulates the history of the
West. It guided the early trappers and saw men like Beckwourth and
Sublette. It was the road travelled by the Mormons as they
journeyed to find their own promised land. It resounded to the
galloping hoof-beats of the young daredevil riders of the Pony
Express, as they carried communication across the vast interior,
and to the rolling wheels of the overland stage as it opened up
travel from the eastern states to the Pacific Ocean. Along its path
lived the great horse borne warriors of the American Indian
tribes-the Crows, the Blackfeet and the Sioux. It was the bloody
ground of the Plains Indian Wars where Buffalo Bill made his name
and George Armstrong Custer entered history as the principal figure
in the massacre of the 7th U. S Cavalry at the Little Big Horn. As
the dust trail gave way to civilization there came the laying of
sleepers and tracks as the Union Pacific Railroad brought the wild
prairie towards the 20th century. This is an exciting and
fascinating history entertainingly told by an expert and is
recommended.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
The Shelf2Life Western Fiction Collection is a fascinating set of
pre-1923 materials that capture the beauty, mystery and adventure
of the old west. From honorable cowboys and spirited pioneer women
to questionable sheriffs, notorious gunslingers and unruly outlaws,
these classic westerns introduce lively characters who embody the
essence of the American frontier. Authentic dialog combined with
vivid scenic descriptions help re-create a time and place where
chasing cattle rustlers, tracking wild horses and fighting for land
were a part of everyday life, highlighting the strength of
character necessary to survive. The Shelf2Life Western Fiction
Collection allows readers to escape the modern world and be
transported into the rough and tumble escapades of the Wild West.
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