BUCKAROOS IN PARADISE: cowboy life in northern Nevada. by Howard W. Marshall and Richard E. Ahlborn.
Geographical and historical setting, tools and materials, and bunkhouses. Branding, roundups, herding. ranches and ranchers. Photos including tools of the trade--branding irons, saddles, chaps, boots, slickers,hats, knives, hooks. 111 large-format pages.
ISBN: 0-8032-8114-5. Order #: UNNE1960 paper$15.95.

 

FRONTIER TYPES and IN COWBOY LAND. by Theodore Roosevelt. Illus by Frederic Remington.
Roosevelt's own account of his time as a ranch hand in 1890s Dakota Territory. 44 pages, illustrated.
Inventory =1. ISBN:0-86541-041-0. Order #: FILT5543 paper$5.95.

 

 

ON THE TRAIL OF THE PONY EXPRESS. by Jerry Ellis.
Personal narrative of author's trip following the route of this mid-1800s horseback mail service from St. Louis, Missouri to the end of the line in California. Ellis completed his 2,100 mile journey by foot, horseback, covered wagon, hitchhiking, and canoe with events and observations along the way. 321 pages, map of route.
ISBN: 978-0-8032-6746-6. Order #: UNNE1088 paper$19.95.

 

THE PONY EXPRESS: a photographic history. by Bill Moeller.
Fast horses, intrepid young riders, and miles of untamed land–these are the elements of one of American history’s most enduring stories: the Pony Express. During its brief existence, the Pony Express captured the American imagination, and nearly a century and a half later, it still does. In this photographic retelling of the legendary mail service’s rise and fall, husband-and-wife authors Bill and Jan Moeller combine exhaustive historical research with exquisite camera work to create a stunning, full-color pictorial history. Following the 2,000-mile Pony Express Trail from Independence, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, the Moellers photographed sites, remnants, and reconstructions of Pony Express stations, surrounding landscapes, and traces of the trail itself. In the accompanying text, the authors provide a brief history of this unique, eighteen-month business venture, along with dramatic highlights, such as “Pony Bob” Haslam’s astounding 380-mile ride, “Uncle Nick” Wilson’s survival of an arrow in his skull, and “Wild Bill” Hickok’s gunfight with David McCanles at Rock Creek Station in Nebraska. 224 pages.
ISBN: 0-87842-470-9. 2002. OUT OF PRINT; we have 1 copy. Order #: MOPR1140 paper$22.00.

 

PONY EXPRESS: VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY--the story behind the scenery. by Godfrey & Webb.
History of early horseback overland mail service in 1860-61 across the western deserts and  mountains to Sacramento, with descriptions of stage stations along the way, of routes and riders and the end of the service. 64 large-format pages, color illustrations, maps.
ISBN: 0-88714-147-1. Order #: KCPU6547 paper$19.95.

 

QUEEN OF COWTOWNS--Dodge City: "the wickedest little city in America, 1872-1886". by Stanley Vestal. From military post through buffalo camp to cattle market; thieves and lawmen. Starting out as the Fort Doge military post, Dodge City became the booming camp of the buffalo hunters and then the greatest cattle market in the world. Stories of gunfighter-outlaws and marshals, dance-hall girls, horse thieves, train robberies, Indian scares, and pranksters. 295 pages, illustrations.
ISBN: 0-8032-5758-9. Order #: UNNE1573 paper$7.95.

 

 

 

RIDERS OF THE PONY EXPRESS. by Ralph Moody.
Exiting account of the 18 months between April 1860 and October 1861 when this overland mail operated on horseback over 2,000 miles of rugged Western territory. Tales of the brave riders and their deeds on the various segments of the trail route: weather factors, Indian encounters, lengthy rides, all to end when the transcontinental telegraph was completed. 183 pages, illustrations, index.
ISBN: 978-0-8032-8305-3. Order #: UNNE8520 paper$14.95.

 

 

SADDLES AND SPURS: the Pony Express saga. by Settle & Settle.
Story of the transcontinental horse mail 1860-1861--brings together a store house of information about this operation, complete with historical background including the overland freight and stagecoach business and the development of the telegraph and the Pacific railroad. Includes biographical sketches of founders, company personnel, and riders, plus a list and descriptions of stations. 217 pages, 50 photos.
ISBN: 0-8032-5765-1. 1972. Order #: UNNE7087 paper$11.00.

 

 

SADDLES AND SPURS: the Pony Express saga. by Settle & Settle.
Story of the transcontinental horse mail 1860-1861--brings together a store house of information about this operation, complete with historical background including the overland freight and stagecoach business and the development of the telegraph and the Pacific railroad. Includes biographical sketches of founders, company personnel, and riders, plus a list and descriptions of stations. 217 pages, 50 photos.
ISBN: 978-0-8032-5765-8. 1972. Order #: UNNE3038 paper$19.95.

 

 

THE SAGA OF THE PONY EXPRESS. by Joseph Di Certo.
"Wanted—Young skinny, wiry fellows not over eighteen. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily....Orphans preferred." —Pony Express poster, 1860. Threatened by civil war and Indian uprisings, the government in the mid-1800s needed better communication with its far-flung citizens in the West. Three visionaries dreamt up a seemingly impossible solution: the Pony Express. An elite cadre of riders would carry the U.S. mail across 2,000 miles of inhospitable wilderness in 10 days. Complete with dozens of illustrations, several maps, and appendixes of riders and relay stations—including stations the reader can still see today—The Saga of the Pony Express proves there's a reason some legends endure. 256 pages, photos.
ISBN: 978-0-7842-452-8. 2002. Order #: MOPR1146 paper$17.00.

 

THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND THE DAKOTA BADLANDS. by Chester L. Brooks and Ray H. Mattison.
Traces early history of the badlands through fur traders, Indian wars, coming of railroad, and the open range cattle industry plus the nature of towns, the main rivers, and the general lawlessness of the Little Missouri region. Then covers Roosevelt as buffalo hunter, cattle rancher and organizer or stockmen's association, disastrous drought and fierce winter conditions that devastated the industry, and later return by Roosevelt to the region as well as the president's conservation initiatives and the establishment of this park in his memory. Photographs and maps, 56 pages, selected readings.
ISBN: None. 1983. Order #: MISC2748 paper$6.95.

 

 

TOM HORN: blood on the moon. by Chip Carlson.
Dark history of the murderous cattle detective. Horn was the most notorious of Wyoming's range detectives, was finally arrested for murdering the son of a sheep-raising settler and hung for the crime, although controversy remains if he was framed. Lots of flavor of life in the early West. Photographs, 379 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-931271-59-2. 2001. Used, Order #: MISC1053 paper$19.95.

 

 

THE TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO THE PONY EXPRESS TRAIL. by Bensen.
Scenic touring guide for modern explorers, featuring advice on where to go, what to see, and what to do along the famous route. 140 pages. 1995.
ISBN: 978-1-56044-233-2. Order #: GLPE6553 paper$12.95.

 

 

THE WEST ON WOOD (VOL. 1--Southwestern Indians). by Filter Press.
19th century engravings gleaned from early publications. Illustrated, 56 pages.
Check stock. ISBN: 0-86541-015-1. Order #: FILT4662 paper$3.95

 

 

 

THE VIRGINIAN: a horseman of the Plains. by Owen Wister.
Classic Western novel, with rich philosophy presented as 36 essays on episodes of the West. 'The Virginian is vitally concerned with many human emotions and, because of this, is able to give each succeeding generation a refreshing as well as satisfying experience in the read of the book." 286 pages.
ISBN: 0-8049-0046-9. Order #: AIRM6043 paper$3.95.

 

 

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THE BUFFALO. by Colonel Henry Inman with "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
America nearly lost its buffalo (or bison, to be more accurate), but in an early conservation effort a small herd was retained. This has now grown into a sizable population, which recall to us the vast herds that once roamed and even blackened the plains. This story, however, is told by one who at one point in his career was actively engaged in slaughtering the animals. They were a nuisance that got in the way of the new trains, and, besides, eliminating buffaloes might help in subduing Indians. Life habits of the animal are given as well, and what better way to learn of the place in our history of the buffalo than by reading an account by one of the principals in their history. Reprinted from 1898. Illustrations are by Frederic Remington and others. 48 pages. See sample pages, illustrations.
ISBN-10: 0-89646-028-2. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-028-7. Order #: VIST0028 paper$4.95.

BUFFALO BILL POSTER.
Portrait of Colonel W.F. Cody from a pre-1900 poster printed in purple, yellow, and sepia on heavy stock, 11 "  15".
ISBN-10: 0-89646-093-2. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-093-5. Order #: VIST0093 poster$3.95.






BUFFALO BILL'S TRUE TALES. by William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody.
Buffalo Bill remains known and of interest because he typifies the romantic figure of the American West. His Wild West shows, a mixture of rodeo and circus along with real-life history, spread his fame, dramatizing this frontiersman as a super rider and top marksman. To us moderns, reading how Cody could be both an Indian killer and a friend of the Indian people might be hard to grasp, but it is important to grasp to better understand the nature of the frontier. Indian Chief Sitting Bull, for instance, and Buffalo Bill had stood against each other in matters of war, but toured in the Wild West show together! Also here are his tales as a Pony Express rider, buffalo hunter, and riding his horse for their lives. This is Bill's story, in his words; and yet, as an American, it is your story, too. Period illustrations, with a color cover. 24 pages. See sample pages, illustrations.
Inventory = in stock. ISBN-10: 0-89646-022-3. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-098-0. Order #: VIST0098 paper$3.95.

RANCH LIFE IN THE FAR WEST. by Theodore Roosevelt.
After being president, Roosevelt stated "I would not have been president had it not been for my experience in North Dakota" And so here are his experiences, as he wrote about them, of cattle, ranching, sheriff's work, hunting game, and frontier types. Tales of round-ups, breaking broncos, and arresting thieves are included, as well as the harshness of the winters on his Elkhorn Ranch, much of which is now in the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Foreword is by park naturalist Gerard T. Altoff. Reprinted from 1888 and 1893. Illustrated primarily with engravings done by Frederic Remington for the original publication. 96 large-format pages. See sample pages, illustrations.
.ISBN-10: 0-89646-034-7. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-034-8. Order #: VIST0034 paper$9.95.

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