"Those of us passionate about the history of the American West can often point to one treasured volume, or perhaps a series of books, that propelled us down the rabbit hole. Some recall such American Heritage compendiums as William Brandon's Book of Indians (1961) or David Lavender's History of the Great West (1965). Many still own the leatherette-bound books from Time-Life's 27-volume series The Old West (1973–80). Younger readers might suggest Geoffrey Ward's companion book to Ken Burns' PBS series The West (1996) or The Story of the West (2003), edited by prolific Western author/historian Robert Utley. And in recent years we recommended Michael Wallis' visually striking The Wild West: 365 Days (2011). Each has its strengths, and all contribute to an understanding of the era that holds our imagination in sway.
The latest volume to land on the general interest shelf is our own HistoryNet contributor Stephen G. Hyslop's The Old West, which in 320 richly illustrated pages steps the reader through broad-brush periods that transformed the region and its diverse peoples. Hyslop lays his foundation with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, marking the book as a largely American history of the region. He does dip a toe into the preceding Indian, Spanish and French periods, but the bulk of the book relates the Westward sweep of American explorers, scouts, trappers, soldiers, cowboys, prospectors, pioneers and entrepreneurs who shouldered into the region through the 19th century.
For the uninitiated Hyslop covers such obligatory highlights as the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Texas Revolution…"
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Anyone have read this book?. If the answer is yes… comments please?
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
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Armand