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Künstler's paintings bring history to life with striking portrayals of the events of America's Wild West, starting in 1804, when Lewis and Clark made their first expeditions, to 1890, when the American frontier was declared 'vanished.' The epic artworks faithfully capture the incredible landscapes, explorations, and battles of this important period, and ask children to look again and again for special details, such as the feathers in an American Indian chief's headdress to the type of horse a cattleman rides. Together with text by award-winning historian James I. Robertson, Jr., these brilliantly explicit paintings engage a young reader's attention and introduce him or her to American history through the visual arts.
Lauded by both historians and curators, Künstler presents beautifully rendered works chronicling America's expansion to the West in a historically accurate and appealing way - transporting the reader right into each scene.
Contents
The Story of the Wild West The Land Lies Waiting First Explorers Staking Claims Lewis and Clark Expedition Massacre at the Alamo The Long Journey Life on the Plains Gold! Delivering the Goods Fighting for the Union The Homestead Act The Golden Spike On the Open Range Western Law Buffalo Hunters and Buffalo Soldiers Custer's Biggest Mistake Passing of an Age The Great Land Rush Timeline Key People
