The West: An Illustrated History - Geoffrey C. Ward - Large Hardback

The West: An Illustrated History by Geoffrey C. Ward, a substantial, beautifully illustrated exploration of the history of the American West.

Going far beyond the familiar Hollywood stories of cowboys and gunfighters, this book examines the people, cultures and conflicts that shaped the lands beyond the Mississippi.

Drawing extensively on letters, diaries, memoirs and eyewitness accounts, Ward brings history to life through individual stories and an extraordinary collection of historical photographs and illustrations.

Famous figures include Custer, Jesse James, Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph and Brigham Young, alongside the wider experiences of Native American nations, Hispanic communities, pioneers, immigrants, soldiers, prospectors and railroad builders.

Created in connection with the acclaimed PBS documentary series The West, with a preface by filmmakers Stephen Ives and Ken Burns.

Approximately 445 pages in a large-format hardback, richly illustrated throughout. An excellent book for browsing as well as reading.

Particularly appealing to readers interested in American history, the Old West, Native American history, frontier photography, railroads and Western Americana.

1996 British hardback edition, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.

Very good condition, with light shelf and handling wear to the cover and edges. The illustrated interior remains exceptionally well presented. Please see photographs for condition.

Collection available in Gorey, Co. Wexford, or postage anywhere in Ireland at the buyer's expense.