The West: An Illustrated History

For the first time in paperback comes the magnificent illustrated companion volume to the landmark PBS television series, featuring 400+ illustrations, many in full color.

In a vivid narrative that begins with the arrival of the first Europeans and ends well into the 20th century, Ward provides a gripping journey through the turbulent history of the region that has come to symbolize America around the world. Drawing upon hundreds of letters, diaries, memoirs, and journals as well as the lat...