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The History of the Old American West - 4 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
eBook - The Story of the Cowboy, The Way to the West, The Story of the Outlaw & The Passing of Frontier
ISBN/EAN: 9788027220137
Umbreit-Nr.: 2825054
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 818 S., 3.73 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 06.10.2017
Auflage: 1/2017
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
- Zusatztext
- Emerson Hough's 'The History of the Old American West' is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary era that shaped the development of the United States. Written in a vivid and engaging narrative style, this book provides readers with a detailed account of the pioneers, outlaws, and settlers who defined the American frontier. Hough's literary voice captures the grit and resilience of the individuals who conquered the untamed wilderness of the West, offering a glimpse into the adventurous spirit of the time. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's visual experience, bringing to life the landscapes and characters of this historic period. Emerson Hough, a prolific writer and historian, drew inspiration from his own experiences living in the West, as well as from his in-depth research of the subject. His passion for preserving the stories of the Old American West shines through in this extensive volume, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and casual history enthusiasts. I highly recommend 'The History of the Old American West' to anyone interested in delving deep into the captivating tales of America's frontier days.
- Kurztext
- "e;The Way to the West"e; tells the story of the opening of the west, including the accounts of three early Americans Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and Kit Carson."e;The Story of the Cowboy"e; is a historical book about the cowboy in the American West close to the end of 19th century."e;The Story of the Outlaw"e; is a study of the western desperado, with historical narratives of famous outlaws, the stories of noted border wars, vigilante movements, and armed conflicts on the frontier, including the profiles of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett."e;The Passing of the Frontier"e; explains the part of the frontier in history and what Lewis and Clark came up against when they passed it on their great expedition across the continent. Emerson Hough (1857-1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories, adventure tales and historical novels. His best known works include western novels The Mississippi Bubble and The Covered Wagon, The Young Alaskans series of adventure novels, and historical works The Way to the West and The Story of the Cowboy.