American West Chronicle

By Publications International

More than 900 amazing images, hundreds in color, with rich, detailed captions.
Opening essays for each chapter that give readers a big picture perspective. Themes include the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Gold Rush, and the transcontinental railroad.
More than 90 sidebars on such wide-ranging topics as the Texas Revolution, the Oklahoma land rush, and the Dust Bowl. In addition, eyewitness sidebars offer vivid, first-hand accounts from those who lived through the West's most pivotal events.
The latest in the acclaimed Legacy series, Chronicle of the American West showcases the discovery, settlement, and development of the western territory, from the Appalachians to the California coast. The book chronicles the full story, from 1800 to 1950 (plus an in-depth prologue and epilogue). This exciting volume profiles the explorers, settlers, and fortune-seekers-as well as Native Americans-and how they shaped the West.
A 1,400-item timeline that captures all significant moments and developments of the American West.
More than 90 sidebars on such wide-ranging topics as the Texas Revolution, the Oklahoma land rush, and the Dust Bowl.
The latest in the acclaimed Legacy series, Chronicle of the American West showcases the discovery, settlement, and development of the western territory, from the Appalachians to the California coast. The book chronicles the full story, from 1800 to 1950 (plus an in-depth prologue and epilogue). This exciting volume profiles the explorers, settlers, and fortune-seekers as well as Native Americans and how they shaped the West.
A 1,400-item timeline that captures all significant moments and developments of the American West.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1680228331
• ISBN13: 9781680228335
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Publications International, Ltd.
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 4.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 9.4" x 10.9"