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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A brand new hardback copy. 1st edition. Well written and meticulously researched, this is the history of the West as it really happened and as it has never been told before. With its heroism and iniquity, exploitation and adventure, bright myths and sober realities, it is the story of a unique part of the continent that provides a metaphor for America as a whole. This is the history of the American West as it really happened. The book focuses on the experiences of men and women - explorers, soldiers, Indian warriors, railroad builders, showmen, outlaws and others - who peopled the drama. Their lives are recounted in their own words through letters, diaries and memoirs, all illustrated with fabulous early photos and art work. Written by Geoffrey C Ward, with a preface from Ken Burns. xvii, 445pp, illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, maps (some colour), portraits. Includes bibliographical references and index. Brown cloth boards with gilt text to spine, sepia illust. endpapers, preface by Stephen Ives & Ken Burns, b/w illust. title page, col. & b/w- sepia plts. & text ills., full & dbl. page col. & b/w- sepia photos, maps, bibliog., index. A beautifully produced book. We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK. Seller Inventory # ABE-1658936223255
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