Description Scholars and enthusiasts of western American history have praised Elliott West as a distinguished historian and an accomplished writer, and this book proves them right on both counts.
Drawing from the past three centuries, West weaves the western story into that of the nation and the world beyond.
Capitalizing on West\'s wide array of interests, this collection of his Essays touches on topics ranging from viruses and the telegraph to children, bison, and Larry McMurtry.
Description Scholars and enthusiasts of western American history have praised Elliott West as a distinguished historian and an accomplished writer, and this book proves them right on both counts