Central Kansas Library System

"In 1865, Goldie O'Neill was nine years of age when she trekked across the unclaimed American West with her family to form their own Irish Catholic Colony. Their new community had dreams of self-governance and prosperity far removed from the anti-Irish sentiment and prejudice of the ruling classes. They soon learned about the extremes of the American West and the ongoing Indian war. A year after their arrival, Goldie blames herself for her sister's...

Recounts the history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments, comprised of African American soldiers recruited to open the West to settlers and whose deeds included escorting wagon trains, carrying mail, and fighting battles against Native Americans.

Describes the establishment of outposts in the wilderness west of St. Louis through the efforts of John Colter, Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, Wild Bill Hickok, and other men of the 19th century.

An introduction to the history, social structure, customs, and present life of the Shoshone Indians.

Examines the plant and animal life of the prairie grasslands of North America and how they are interdependent.