Explains and illustrates the equipment, work, and lifestyle of cowboys and cowgirls in the Old West.

Describes the journey on the Oregon Trail from three different historical perspectives.

Explores the hardships faced by American pioneers, both on the trail and in frontier towns, using a question and answer format.

Anyone interested in the history of the West will enjoy this latest book by Jeff Barnes. He carefully examines the accounts of William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody's life--some true, some fictional, and others in between--and places them within the context of the Great Plains, and America as a whole, guiding readers to sites associated with Buffalo Bill and the momentous times in which he lived. It's an entertaining and helpful guide to both past and place....