PIONEER AND FRONTIER STORIES National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped The Library of Congress Washington 1995 NONFICTION _Cassettes_ We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cowpuncher RC 31520 by Edward Charles Abbott and Helena Huntington Smith read by Hal Tenny 2 cassettes A colorful account of the life of "Teddy Blue" Abbott, born in 1860 in England and brought to the United States by his parents, who settled in Lincoln, Nebraska. He spins the yarns of years on the cattle trail--as he tells about Calamity Jane buying him a drink, how he got the name of "Blue," about drinking alkali and eating coyote, and about rustlers and shallow graves. 1939. Wanted, Frank and Jesse James: The Real Story RC 20376 by Margaret Baldwin and Pat O'Brien read by Dick Jenkins 1 cassette A biography of the notorious outlaw brothers who fought as Confederate guerrillas during the Civil War and led a gang of bank and train robbers during the late 1860s and 1870s. For junior and senior high readers. 1981. Great Train Robberies of the West RC 23878 by Eugene B. Block read by Charlie Ryle 2 cassettes Accounts of several sensational robberies, from the 1870 holdup of the Central Pacific Railroad to that of the Sunset Limited in 1933. 1959. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West RC 20462 by Dee Alexander Brown read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Based on the records of treaty councils and the actual words of Indian leaders such as Geronimo, Chief Joseph, and Crazy Horse. This history of the Indians from 1860 to 1890 covers the thirty critical years during which the West was won and the civilization of the American Indian was lost. 1970. The Gentle Tamers: Women of the Old Wild West RC 11160 by Dee Alexander Brown read by Juanita Bethea 2 cassettes Account of feminine aspects of western life and the women who rode beside their men and helped tame the West. 1958. Best of the Old West: An Indispensable Guide to the Vanishing Legend of the American West RC 22671 by Ron Butler read by Jeanne Evans 2 cassettes A handy primer that focuses on the cultural and historical phenomena of western states including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming, and also the Mexican border. Provides coverage of ghost towns, western hotels and saloons, trains, Indian lands, and national parks. 1983. The Great Chiefs RC 19799 by Benjamin Capps read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Account of the Indian chiefs of the Old West at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Relates how they met the challenge of the white invasion with a courage and daring seldom seen on the American continent. A Time-Life book. 1975. The Life of Hon. William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill, the Famous Hunter, Scout, and Guide: An Autobiography RC 20141 by Buffalo Bill Cody read by Art Metzler 2 cassettes An engaging autobiography of the legendary guide and scout, first published in 1879. Cody relates his years in the Nebraska legislature, his skirmishes with Indians, his buffalo and deer hunts, and his experiences as an actor. 1879. The Western Writings of Stephen Crane RC 16006 by Stephen Crane read by Edward Bryce 2 cassettes A collection of twenty-seven western stories, sketches, reports, and letters by the author of "The Red Badge of Courage.Ó Included are "The Five White Mice," "A Man and Some Others," "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky," and "The Blue Hotel." The introduction considers the literary merit of Crane's work in relation to the mythical elements of the modern western story. 1979. My Life on the Plains: or, Personal Experiences with Indians RC 32109 by George Armstrong Custer read by Randy Atcher 4 cassettes Custer's account of his life on the plains covers the years 1867-1869 when military activity against the Plains Indians was at its peak. Custer discusses his position as lieutenant colonel in the Seventh Cavalry and the Battle of the Washita, which took place during the Winter Campaign of 1868. Also included is a rebuttal by General W.B. Hazenn regarding Custer's account of the battle. 1962. Cowboy Culture: A Saga of Five Centuries RC 17130 by David Dary read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Comprehensive history of cowboy life from its beginnings in fifteenth-century Mexico to its great flowering in the American West. Includes the cattle industry, horses and equipment, social customs, trail life, and the modern myth of the cowboy. 1981. Entrepreneurs of the Old West RC 25005 by David Dary read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes A history of the nineteenth-century entrepreneurs who sought adventure and wealth on the American frontier. Relates the adventures as well as the business practices of the largely unknown and unsung trappers, traders, wagon freighters, merchants, cattlemen, railroaders, land promoters, and other early capitalists who contributed so much to the taming of the Old West. 1986. True Tales of the Old-Time Plains RC 15952 by David Dary read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Stories about people, animals, and events that capture the romance and adventure of the Old West. Includes such well-known characters as Buffalo Bill, Kit Carson, the Dalton gang, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederic Remington, once a Kansas sheep ranch owner and later a renowned artist. 1979. The Life and Adventures of Frank Grouard, Chief of Scouts, U.S.A. RC 20061 by Joseph De Barthe read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes An account of the courageous life of scout Grouard. Held captive by the Indians for a long period, he recorded the long history of the Sioux nation. Classics of the Old West series. 1894. _This three-book sequence should be read in the following order:_ The Year of Decision, 1846 RC 33337 by Bernard Augustine De Voto read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes First published in 1942, with a foreword by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., added in 1984. The year 1846 is chosen as a crucial year in western history, when the Mexican war began, the Oregon question threatened, the Mormons were trekking toward the mountains, and other emigrants were moving to Oregon and California. All these movements are synthesized with the whole history of the nation. 1989. Across the Wide Missouri RC 33338 by Bernard Augustine De Voto read by Art Metzler 4 cassettes The author chronicles the history of the Rocky Mountain fur trade, which flourished in the 1830s. He describes the business as a vocation--although the rivalry between competing companies was often violent--and examines its relationship to westward expansion. 1947. The Course of Empire RC 33339 by Bernard Augustine De Voto read by Butch Hoover 5 cassettes An account of westward conquest and exploration from Balboa to Lewis and Clark. Geography and Indians are included in appraising the Spanish, French, British, and U.S. exploits that determined the course of empire. 1952. Pioneering on the Yukon, 1892-1917 RC 36833 by Anna DeGraf and Roger S. Brown read by Lynn Schrichte 1 cassette In 1892, widowed fifty-three-year-old DeGraf is concerned when her son fails to return from a two-week trip to the Yukon. Packing her sewing machine to provide income along the way, DeGraf leaves her Seattle home and sets out to find him. She proves hardier than many of the men who turn back. DeGraf describes in her memoirs the highlights of what turned out to be a twenty-five-year stay on the Yukon frontier. Some violence. 1992. Taken by the Indians: True Tales of Captivity RC 11951 by Alice Dickinson read by Flo Gibson 1 cassette Excerpts of extraordinary accounts by three men and three women who relate their captivities among Indians between 1676 and 1864. Each account yields insights into both Indian life and the clash between white and Indian cultures. For junior and senior high readers. 1976. The Road West: Saga of the 35th Parallel RC 19664 by Bertha Sanford Dodge read by Bruce Huntey 2 cassettes Absorbing saga of the opening and settling of the Southwest between 1540 and 1861 by Spanish and American explorers and emigrants following the thirty-fifth parallel. Recreates the drama of frontier people driven by ambition and curiosity who suffered hardships moving through the often inhospitable landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona. 1980. _This six-book sequence should be read in the following order:_ The Frontiersmen: A Narrative RC 39059 by Allan W. Eckert read by Hal Tenny 6 cassettes Covers the period from just before the American Revolution until shortly after the War of 1812 and gives a narrative history of the conquest and settlement of the Northwest Territory and Kentucky. Follows the life of Simon Kenton, frontiersman; others involved are Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Tecumseh, Mad Anthony Wayne, and William H. Harrison. 1967. Wilderness Empire: A Narrative RC 29938 by Allan W. Eckert read by Hal Tenny 6 cassettes An account of the struggle between the English and French for supremacy in the area held by the Iroquois tribes, covering the years from 1730 to 1774. Features Irish-born William Johnson, Indian superintendent for New York; Chief Pontiac of the Ottawas; Chief Joseph Brant of the Mohawks; and many others involved in the French and Indian War. 1969. The Conquerors: A Narrative RC 29939 by Allan W. Eckert read by Hal Tenny 7 cassettes Beginning in 1758, recounts the causes and events of the Indian uprising led by Chief Pontiac of the Ottawas in 1763 and 1764. Some of the people involved in this segment of American history are Sir William Johnson, Colonel Henry Bouquet, and Major Gladwin, defender of Detroit. 1970. The Wilderness War: A Narrative RC 29940 by Allan W. Eckert read by Hal Tenny 5 cassettes Account of the last years of the Iroquois Nation and the first few years of the American nation. Begins in 1763 after the English victory over the French in the French and Indian War and continues through the American Revolution. Features Chief Joseph Brant, Sir William Johnson, Colonel John Butler, and General George Washington. 1978. Gateway to Empire RC 29941 by Allan W. Eckert read by Hal Tenny 7 cassettes Account of the struggle to control the Chicago Portage, the vital link between the East and the West, covering the years 1769-1812. Centers on John Kinzie, a successful trader, and Tecumseh, the Shawnee leader, both of whom are trapped in a tragic conflict that threatens the land they love. 1983. Twilight of Empire: A Narrative RC 29942 by Allan W. Eckert read by Roy Avers 5 cassettes Covering the period from 1801 to 1838, this is an account of the events surrounding the Black Hawk War of 1832 that was fought for possession of the upper Mississippi Valley. The leading characters are Black Hawk, a Sac war chief, and many others whose names have gone down in history: William Henry Harrison, Colonel Zachary Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, and William Clark. 1988. The Long Hunter: A New Life of Daniel Boone RC 10607 by Lawrence Elliott read by Bradley Bransford 2 cassettes A realistic account of an American hero. Reveals the troubled personal life of Boone, who actually hated coonskin caps and who died without owning an acre of the precious land he opened for the nation. 1976. Kit Carson: A Portrait in Courage RC 18968 by M. Morgan Estergreen read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Biography of the wiry man who became a legend of the Old West. Based on unpublished notes and primary source materials, this biography includes interviews and letters from Carson's family and friends. 1962. Daniel Boone: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer RC 38055 by John Mack Faragher read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Biography of a frontiersman, whose accomplishments have been the subject of conflicting legends for more than two centuries. Faragher draws on Boone's autobiographical accounts of his adventures, the public record, folklore, and the writings of nineteenth-century historians. Acknowledging his debt to sources, the author questions suspicious facts and explores the social milieu of the period that helped to create the folk hero. 1992. Life in Prairie Land RC 29238 by Eliza Woodson Burhans Farnham read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes An account of everyday life in Illinois by a New Yorker who was to become a leading feminist of her time. The author spent almost five years during the 1830s in the prairie land of Tazewell County and recounts her experiences in this miscellany of frontier adventures, folklore, natural history, and sharply observed manners. 1988. The Cowboys RC 19788 by William H. Forbis read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes A colorful narrative of the brief heyday of the American cowboy. Portrays the swashbuckling spectrum of humanity that made up the cowhand fraternity, including Civil War veterans and former slaves, Mexicans, Indians, Harvard graduates, English ne'er-do-wells, and shady characters on the dodge. A Time-Life book. 1973. Emily: The Diary of a Hard-worked Woman RC 26804 by Emily French and Janet Lecompte read by Miriam Wagner 2 cassettes Emily French was a laundress, cleaning woman, nurse, and mother of eight children. She was often busy, tired, or ill but she faithfully kept a diary that describes her work and how she felt about it. She is equally articulate about other aspects of her life, such as her family, friends, values, and God. 1987. The Chisholm Trail RC 16219 by Wayne Gard read by Tim Jernigan 2 cassettes An account of the Texas cowhands' road to high adventure. The story of this famous cattle route, which opened up the Southwest in the 1870s to railroading, beef farming, and meat packing, is also the story of its time. 1954. Westering Man: The Life of Joseph Walker RC 19982 by Bil Gilbert read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Reconstructs the life and times of one of America's greatest yet least-known frontier heroes--a man who, among other things, was the first sheriff of Independence, Missouri; discoverer of Yosemite; surveyor of the Santa Fe Trail; and leader of the first wagon train to California. 1983. Trials of the Earth: The Autobiography of Mary Hamilton RC 36830 by Mary Hamilton and Helen Dick Davis read by Lynn Schrichte 2 cassettes At Helen Dick Davis's urging, Mary Hamilton begins writing her memoirs in 1932 at the age of sixty-six. When her mother dies, eighteen-year-old Mary feels obligated to marry the secretive Englishman who promises to care for her orphaned siblings. Although she grows to love Frank Hamilton, their pioneer life in the Mississippi Delta is difficult--children die, Frank drinks, and Mary endures long hours as a cook. 1992. My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting RC 20468 by W.T. Hamilton and E.T. Sieber read by Art Metzler 1 cassette Straightforward account of the author's experiences as a mountaineer. Classics of the Old West series. 1905. The Advancing Frontier RC 28555 by Trudy J. Hanmer read by Sara Morsey 1 cassette Traces the history of westward expansion in the United States and examines the role of the frontier in American life and history. Discusses the popular view of the "Wild West," the politics of "manifest destiny," the controversy over slavery, the role of women and blacks, the oppression of the Indians, and the discrimination against other minority groups in the West. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986. North of the Sun: A Memoir of the Alaskan Wilderness RC 33409 by Fred Hatfield read by J.P. Linton 1 cassette The author faced bleak prospects when he finished high school in Maine in the early 1930s. With a desire for adventure and a love for beauty of the wild, he made his way to Alaska. He found the life he sought, a wife who shared his enthusiasm, terrifying moments with wildlife, and profound, almost mystical beauty in the remote frontier. 1990. Jessie Benton Fremont: A Biography RC 26320 by Pamela Herr read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Portrait of a remarkable nineteenth-century American woman. The spirited daughter of a prominent politician, Jessie was born in 1824 and eloped at the age of seventeen with scientist-explorer John Charles Fremont. Her husband's early exploits provided an outlet for her energies and talents, and she penned bestselling accounts of his western explorations and adventures. 1987. The American West: An Interpretive History RC 23190 by Robert V. Hine read by Lou Harpenau 3 cassettes An interpretive history of the American frontier and its influence on the national character. The author uses an extensive range of disciplines to reevaluate many of the myths and assumptions that have dominated the literature of the frontier. 1984. The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience RC 17484 by J.S. Holliday and William Swain read by Jim Walton 4 cassettes With three companions, all from Youngstown, New York, William Swain set out in April 1849 by lake steamer from Buffalo and joined an emigrant train, the "Wolverine Rangers." They were on their way to seek their fortunes in the gold rush in California. Based on newspaper accounts and letters from Swain's diaries. 1981. The Gunfighters RC 10719 by James David Horan read by Charlie Ryle 2 cassettes Accounts by eyewitnesses and gunfighters shatter many myths and reveal the truth behind some bullet-riddled lives. Includes such desperadoes as Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, and Kid Curry. Also issued on flexible disc as FD 10719. 1976. The Lawmen RC 16513 by James David Horan read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes The story of the men who tried to preserve law and order in the Old West, based on eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, memoirs, and other primary sources. Stresses the reality of the careers of Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, Bill Tilghman, and others over the myths that have grown up around them. Also issued on flexible disc as FD 16513. 1976. Doc Middleton: Life and Legends of the Notorious Plains Outlaw RC 16144 by Harold Hutton read by Cherri Boehme 2 cassettes Biography of the famed horse thief and gang leader who was known as the "Jesse James" of Nebraska. 1974. Phil Sheridan and His Army RC 26665 by Paul Andrew Hutton read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Study of the post-Civil War career of General Philip H. Sheridan, the nation's principal Indian fighter. From 1867 until 1883, when he became commanding general of the army, Sheridan administered the Military Division of the Missouri. Under his command, the final Indian campaigns of the century were planned and fought. 1985. A Tour on the Prairies RC 21683 by Washington Irving read by Todd Curless 1 cassette Descriptive account of a journey to the prairies in 1832. Irving was accompanied by several worldly companions, including a United States commissioner, a young Swiss count, an Englishman, and a French creole. Tales of Indians and buffalo and deer hunting are included. 1983. Gold Dust RC 16721 by Donald Dale Jackson read by Bill Wamsley 3 cassettes Account of the events that precipitated the California Gold Rush of 1849 and of the colorful men and women who streamed across a continent to strike it rich. 1980. Cowgirls: Women of the American West RC 20188 by Teresa Jordan read by Jeanne Fagan 2 cassettes Using passages from novels, diaries, and other historical materials, Jordan, who grew up on a Wyoming ranch, focuses on women of the West. She recalls their rounds of roping and branding, pitching hay, and rodeo riding. 1982. High Trails West RC 9679 by Robert Franklin Leslie read by Robert Donley 2 cassettes A California schoolteacher writes informally of vacation pack trips that he has taken on foot, by burro, and by canoe through the undisturbed wilderness of the West. He has explored high mountain trails, looked for lost silver mines, and paddled down the Rio Grande. 1967. The Cowboy Humor of Alfred Henry Lewis RC 35664 by Alfred Henry Lewis and Richard D. Myers read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Collection of robust stories that not only give the reader a taste of late-nineteenth-century humor but also provide an insider's view of the frontier. Lewis, a lawyer, politician, wandering cowboy, and Hearst journalist, was known for his amusing and perceptive writing on the Western ethos. 1988. The Journals of Lewis and Clark RC 31118 by Meriwether Lewis read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes These selections from the journals of Lewis and Clark tell of the explorations and discoveries the team of explorers made as they crossed North America from St. Louis to the Pacific coast from 1804 to 1806. They received their commission from President Thomas Jefferson, who foresaw the advantages of exploring the vast territory west of the Mississippi. 1964. History of the Westward Movement RC 14970 by Frederick Merk read by Ralph Lowenstein 7 cassettes A massive study of the American people from pre-Columbian times to the present. This work, which grew out of Professor Merk's celebrated course at Harvard, emphasizes the many problems that have resulted from the swift, unplanned exploitation of the continent. 1978. The Road to Virginia City: The Diary of James Knox Polk Miller RC 30521 by James Knox Polk Miller and Andrew F. Rolle read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Miller was a nineteen-year-old orphan in the summer of 1864 when he appropriated a considerable sum of money from his guardian and headed west, using the pseudonym J. Sidney Osborn. His diary, which covers the years 1864-1867, paints a detailed picture of the hazards and joys of life in the West at that time. 1960. Jedediah Smith and the Opening of the West RC 10060 by Dale Lowell Morgan read by Robert Donley 3 cassettes Smith was one of the reckless breed of mountain men who dared to explore the Rocky Mountains and beyond. He was a modest, intelligent, and religious man, who after eight years of hunting and trading, set out for the Santa Fe Trail. 1964. Ghosts of the Old West: Desert Spirits, Haunted Cabins, Lost Trails, and Other Strange Encounters RC 29228 by Earl Murray read by Hal Tenny 1 cassette A collection of purportedly true stories about paranormal occurrences relating to historic locations in the American West: phantoms and spirits that haunt old forts, battlefields, hotels, mansions, lost trails, and ghost towns. Native American spiritualism is also recognized in these personal stories about visions and strange experiences. 1988. The Oregon Trail RC 25385 by Francis Parkman read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes An account of the author's experiences during the early days of the West. He writes of big game hunts, encounters with Indians, and camp life on the trail. 1849. The Far West and the Great Plains in Transition, 1859-1900 RC 29152 by Rodman W. Paul read by Randy Atcher 3 cassettes Historical survey of four decades of the American Far West. Paul believes the "ruthless pursuit of private gain was the driving force behind most western enterprises." Thus, hundreds of thousands headed west to try their hands at silver and gold mining or cattle or sheep ranching, or to provide legal services to the speculators. A sweeping survey of the era, land, and pioneers. 1988. Pioneer Jews: A New Life in the Far West RC 21600 by Harriet and Fred Rochlin read by John Richardson 3 cassettes Traces the experience of Jewish pioneers moving west in the United States, beginning with the first Europeans, among them secret Jews, in the late sixteenth century to 1912. Rochlin tells how these settlers worked as merchants, bankers, miners, and farmers, and how they helped establish law and order. 1984. The Gunfighter: Man or Myth? RC 16062 by Joseph G. Rosa read by David Hornstein 2 cassettes Was the gunfighter of the Wild West a heroic protector of the innocent and helpless, or was he a trigger-happy rascal? The author tackles this question by separating fact from fiction in this account of a colorful period when a man could draw his gun and shoot another man without hesitation. 1969. Cowboy Life: Reconstructing an American Myth RC 15986 by William W. Savage read by David Straub 2 cassettes Composite view of cowboy life on the Southern Great Plains in Texas, Indian Territory, and Kansas from the 1860s to around 1900. Included are accounts by writers and other cowboys such as Joseph G. McCoy, Richard Irving Dodge, and Andy Adams. Depicts the cowboy's trials and tribulations, his humor, and his association with men and beasts of the open range. 1975. Heroes without Glory: Some Goodmen of the Old West RC 26276 by Jack Warner Schaefer read by Karl Weber 2 cassettes Pioneer doctors and Indian agents are some of the forgotten heroes of the West who, the author claims, were just as rugged, fast on the trigger, and interesting as the outlaws. 1965. Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey RC 21093 by Lillian Schlissel read by Michael McCullough 2 cassettes The diaries, letters, and reminiscences of the women who migrated west. Offers an accurate, unsentimental picture of the daily lives of the families who traveled the Over- land Trail from the Midwest to California or Oregon between 1840 and 1870. 1982. Far from Home: Families of the Westward Journey RC 30465 by Lillian Schlissel and Byrd Gibbens read by Dale Carter 3 cassettes By using the diaries and letters of four separate families who traveled west in the 1800s and early 1900s, the authors show the human cost of the trek westward. The families studied are from Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, and North Dakota. 1989. A Texas Cowboy; or, Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony: Taken from Real Life RC 20128 by Charles A. Siringo read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes A colorful account of the life of an old cowpuncher first published in the 1880s. The son of an Italian father and an Irish mother, Siringo was born in 1856 on a strip of Texas bordering on the Gulf of Mexico. He began working as a river hand but soon returned to Texas as a rookie herder and brander. His career included a brush with the dreaded smallpox and a close call with the equally dreaded Billy the Kid. Classics of the Old West series. 1980. Pioneer Women: Voices from the Kansas Frontier RC 16749 by Joanna L. Stratton read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Memoirs of women who lived in Kansas between 1854 and 1890 offer descriptions of frontier life that illustrate their strength and achievements. Includes tales of constructing dugouts and sod houses, fighting off grasshoppers, adjusting to loneliness and hard work, and the bloody strife over the issue of slavery. 1981. The Gamblers RC 15936 by the editors of Time-Life Books read by Art Metzler 2 cassettes Examines the role of gambling on the American frontier: among the Indians, on the rivers, and in the mining camps and the boomtowns. The authors contend that almost everybody gambled in the Old West, and those who died at it had "a propensity for cheating." 1978. Love and Glory: Women of the Old West RC 34381 by Larry Underwood read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Chronicles the lives of eleven women who moved out west beginning in the 1840s. Lured by adventure or the desire to reform, many kept diaries and letters revealing details of pioneer life. Some, such as dance-hall girls or prostitutes, followed job opportunities. Others accompanied husbands and found themselves fending off Indians or running cattle ranches. But all were resourceful, brave, and tough. 1991. The Plains Across: The Overland Emigrants and the Trans-Mississippi West, 1840-60 RC 16312 by John David Unruh read by Flo Gibson 6 cassettes History of America's overland expansion west, based on diaries, letters, and newspaper and periodical accounts. Demolishes many of the myths and stereotypes about this era and provides a realistic picture of the pioneers, the wagon trains, and the white man-Indian relationship. Covers the role of the federal government, private entrepreneurs, the Mormons, and the Californians. 1979. Billy the Kid: A Short and Violent Life RC 31561 by Robert Marshall Utley read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes A historian retells the life of Henry McCarty, aka Henry Antrim, Kid Antrim, or Billy Bonney, separating romantic myth from fact. The author describes Billy's justification of his actions as a reaction to the corruption he observed in the political and judicial systems of the early West. 1989. Forth to the Wilderness: The First American Frontier, 1754-1774 RC 20396 by Dale Van Every read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes An account of the first crossing of the Appalachian Mountains and the settlements established beyond them before the Revolution. Includes biographical material on the key men and the obscure people who took part in the mass migration. 1961. _This three-book sequence should be read in the following order:_ A Company of Heroes: The American Frontier, 1775-1783 RC 36859 by Dale Van Every read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Historian and novelist Van Every follows the westward-moving settlers who fought back Native American tribes incited by British leaders during the American Revolution. Discusses the confrontation between Virginia-born George Rogers Clark and London-educated Iroquois chief Joseph Brant who engaged in a "frontier war that took on many aspects of a personal duel." 1962. Ark of Empire: The American Frontier, 1784-1803 RC 36860 by Dale Van Every read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Tells the story of the birth of the United States following the Revolution. This account covers the problems caused by a weak confederation; the difficulties of governing and defending the vast regions of the new nation; and the continuing threat of Native Americans, the Spanish, and the British. 1963. The Final Challenge: The American Frontier, 1804-1845 RC 36861 by Dale Van Every read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes This volume completes Van Every's account of the expansion of the new democratic nation from east to west, a phenomenon accompanied by the rise of a sense of nationalism in America. Individual stories of pioneers form a kind of collective biography of the frontier men and women who defied great odds to advance to the Pacific. 1964. Exploring the West RC 28241 by Herman J. Viola read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes The story of nineteenth-century pioneers who blazed trails across the West: surveyors, scientists, mountain men, fur trappers, engineers, artists, settlers, and many others. Tells the stories of men such as Kit Carson, Zebulon Pike, and John C. Fremont and about the expeditions, railroads, gold rush, and Indians that were all part of the exploration. 1987. The Scouts RC 21386 by Keith Wheeler read by Randy Atcher 2 cassettes An account of one group of indispensable men who served throughout the decades of American western expansion as the eyes, ears, and provisioners of those who dared venture into unsettled territory. These scouts were former fur trappers who had learned how to survive in the wilderness. With their knowledge of the terrain, Indian ways, and available game, they attracted the attention and elicited the admiration of influential explorers and adventurers. A Time-Life book. 1978. West from Home: Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder to Almanzo Wilder, San Francisco, 1915 RC 8759 by Laura Ingalls Wilder and Almanzo Wilder read by Marion Ambrose 1 cassette Long letters to the author's husband reflecting her excitement over her experiences on a visit to San Francisco in 1915. For junior and senior high and adult readers. 1974. The Loggers RC 20125 by Richard Lippincott Williams read by Lou Harpenau 2 cassettes An account of the pioneer period of western logging and the thousands of men who went west to profit from the timber harvest, whether by felling trees or building a corporate empire. The West offered them challenge, adventure, and an unencumbered way of life. A Time-Life book. 1976. The Chisholm Trail: High Road of the Cattle Kingdom RC 18953 by Donald Emmet Worcester read by David Woods 2 cassettes A panoramic view of the long cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail in the 1870s and 1880s and of the life and work of the American cowboy. Describes the early cattle drives with a modest group of animals, the growth of trailing contractors with immense herds, and, finally, the ranch syndicates. 1980. BRAILLE Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West BR 8720 by Dee Alexander Brown 4 volumes Based on the records of treaty councils and the actual words of Indian leaders such as Geronimo, Chief Joseph, and Crazy Horse. This history of the Indians from 1860 to 1890 covers the thirty critical years during which the West was won and the civilization of the American Indian was lost. 1970. Lost Bonanzas: Tales of the Legendary Lost Mines of the American West BR 352 by Harry Sinclair Drago 3 volumes The author examines eighteen legends of treasures lost in the West. In evaluating the evidence, he cites historical errors and contradictions, including the tale of the lost Dutchman mine and its connection with the Peralta hoax. 1966. The Negro Cowboys BR 15 by Philip Durham and Everett L. Jones 3 volumes This book recounts the roles that black men played in the Old West. Cowboys, cooks, roustabouts, rodeo riders, rustlers, and gunmen are discussed. 1965. Cowboys of the Wild West BR 6627 by Russell Freedman 1 volume Cowboys--many of whom were teenaged or in their early twenties--were responsible for driving great herds across the plains in the 1800s. Describes their clothes and equipment, how they passed their days on the trail and on the ranch, and the big roundups. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1985. This Ol' Drought Ain't Broke Us Yet (but We're All Bent Pretty Bad): Stories of the American West BR 9324 by Jim Garry and Herman J. Viola 2 volumes Garry has spent a dozen years gathering and telling tales of the American West. His stories are a mixture of fact and fiction, extending from pioneer days to modern times, and they come from sources ranging from his Texas ancestors to the Wyoming ranchers he happens upon in diners. Humor permeates all of the adventures in these stories--from bank robbing, to cowboying, to practical jokes. 1992. Women of the West BR 3428 by Dorothy Gray 2 volumes Collection of stories about pioneer women who helped settle the West. Includes missionaries, writers, a doctor, and a cattle rancher. 1976. Those Tremendous Mountains: The Story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition BR 4606 by David Freeman Hawke and Meriwether Lewis 4 volumes President Thomas Jefferson's ideas and plans were the basis for the almost-four-year-long expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River and back. Lewis and Clark tell much of the story in their own words while Hawke assesses the significance of the trip then and later. 1980. The Gunfighters BR 4459 by James David Horan 4 volumes A biographical analysis of seven noted gunfighters of the Old West, based on historical archives, newspaper accounts, and eyewitness interviews. Chronicles the deeds and misdeeds of Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, Ben Thompson, Kid Curry, Tom Horn, Harry Tracy, and John Wesley Hardin. 1976. The Lawmen BR 4732 by James David Horan 4 volumes The story of the men who tried to preserve law and order in the Old West, based on eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, memoirs, and other primary sources. Stresses the reality of the careers of Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, Bill Tilghman, and others over the myths that have grown up around them. 1976. The Pioneers BR 5671 by Huston Horn 2 volumes Conveys the spirit of heroic endeavor that characterized the great migration in 1841, when a stream of men, women, and children poured out of Independence, Missouri, headed west. Mostly American-born, they were homeseekers determined to find the fertile earthly paradise they were told existed on the other side of the continent. A Time-Life book. 1974. The Wild, Wild West BR 1485 by Peter Lyon 1 volume An expos‚ of several nineteenth-century western heroes, depicted as worthless drifters, robbers, and killers. Includes stories of Bat Masterson, Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James, and Wyatt Earp. 1969. A Lady's Experiences in the Wild West in 1883 BR 4328 by Lady Rose Pender 1 volume An inimitable account of an English woman's travels through the western states with her husband. Despite their adventures in fording rivers in flood, getting stuck in mud holes, and sometimes going without food and water, the author remained alert to the beauties of the country. 1978. The Outlaw Trail BR 3988 by Robert Redford 1 volume A unique blend of history and adventure in which the popular actor expresses his love for nature and the land. This love motivates him to promote the preservation of the Old West. Covering many miles on horseback in Wyoming and Utah, his small party of nine set out to retrace the legends and heritage of American history. 1978. Jesse James Was His Name; or, Fact and Fiction concerning the Careers of the Notorious James Brothers of Missouri BR 7047 by William A. Settle 3 volumes This well-documented volume cuts through the tangle of legend and folklore concerning the American bandit Jesse James. 1966. The Gamblers BR 4448 by the editors of Time-Life Books 2 volumes Examines the role of gambling on the American frontier: among the Indians, on the rivers, and in the mining camps and the boomtowns. The authors contend that almost everybody gambled in the Old West, and those who died at it had "a propensity for cheating." 1978. The Rawhide Years: A History of the Cattlemen and the Cattle Country BR 3257 by Glenn R. Vernam 2 volumes Firsthand account of the life of the American cowboy from the early pioneering days when the Spanish introduced the cow and the horse. Includes portraits of such classic characters of the Old West as Dora Hand, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, W.W. Pierson, and Calamity Jane. 1976. The Women Who Made the West BR 4627 by Western Writers of America 3 volumes Eighteen stories of the American frontier relate the contributions of women, little known outside their own localities, whose achievements either helped liberate women from their traditional place in the social scheme or elevated their status. Includes two-gun girls, women miners, stagecoach drivers, hotel owners, practical nurses, doctors, and crusaders for women's rights. 1980. The Railroaders BR 5707 by Keith Wheeler 2 volumes Lively account of the railroad period in United States history and the beginning of the first transcontinental line. Tells how the project captured the imagination and describes surveyors, brawling Irish construction workers and their Chinese counterparts, proud engineers, corporate promoters, and firemen. *** 11/12/96 (gft)*** Comments to: lcmarvel@loc.gov