Text and illustrations present a portrait of the industrious women who helped settle the West.

An account of the westward movement of the pioneers which began in 1841, lavishly illustrated with contemporary paintings and photographs.

Drawings, rare photographs, personal anecdotes, and other forms of memorabilia convey the true nature of the American cowboy and his work

Traces the history of transportation on the Missouri River in the nineteenth century and its impact on the development of the West.

Discusses the lives and work of Indian and white scouts in the West in the early 20th century.

Examines the lives of loggers in the early West, with discussions of working conditions, lumbering methods, and life in lumber camps and towns.

Step-by-step guide to show you how to do the job yourself with the latest techniques, materials, and safety advice, from performing simple maintenance on heat pumps and central air conditioners to installing a programmable thermometer.

Examines life in the American West as the frontier era ended and describes how the Old West was depicted in literature.

Offers step-by-step instructions, safety advice, and illustrations for maintaining and repairing floors and staircases, including removing and replacing floorboards, repairing squeaking, loose, or broken stair treads, and installing wall-to-wall carpeting.

Provides step-by-step directions for building projects using brick or concrete.