An account of the westward movement of the pioneers which began in 1841, lavishly illustrated with contemporary paintings and photographs.

Text and illustrations present a portrait of the industrious women who helped settle the West.

Drawings, rare photographs, personal anecdotes, and other forms of memorabilia convey the true nature of the American cowboy and his work

A pictorial survey of life in the United States from 1910 to 1970.

Examines the origin, structure, and workings of the universe, including galaxies, stars, dark matter, light years, black holes, and other aspects, and describes space exploration from ancient astronomy to modern probes.

Discusses the lives and work of Indian and white scouts in the West in the early 20th century.

A pictorial history of Alaska, from its purchase by the United States in 1867 through 1912, chronicling the exploration of the wilderness, the discovery of gold, and the development of the whaling, fishing, and fur industries.

Examines the lives of loggers in the early West, with discussions of working conditions, lumbering methods, and life in lumber camps and towns.

A how to book for home improvement or your new living spaces. Includes guides to putting up walls and ceilings, finishing attics and basements, dividing a big room, new windows and doors, and how to tile a floor.