The Western Pursuit Of The American Dream: Selections From The Collection Of Kenneth W. Rendell

by RENDELL KENNETH W.

• ISBN13: 9780806199542
• ISBN10: 0806199547
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-30
• Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr

Summary

The migration of the American people to the West has often been associated with the quest for the American Dream. In The Western Pursuit of the American Dream, Kenneth W. Rendell, renowned dealer in Americana, draws on his extensive collection to tell the story of the West through surviving words and artifacts. Rendell's collection is both eclectic and comprehensive. His book includes examples of artwork, clothing, currency, furs, historical documents, jewerly, musical instruments, stagecoaches, weapons, and more. Accompanying the illustrations are passages from early letters, journals, books, and other documents. Rendell also provides useful information regarding the market for similar artifacts. With more than five hundred color illustrations, this volume is a notable resource on the history of the West and a testimony to one man's pursuit of an American dream.

Table of Contents

Early exploration	p. 1
First eastern settlements	p. 11
Crossing the Appalachians	p. 21
Louisiana	p. 43
Lewis and Clark	p. 59
The fur trade	p. 67
The Indians	p. 85
Santa Fe	p. 123
Exploration and scientific expeditions	p. 133
Texas	p. 147
California	p. 163
Overland trail	p. 171
Northwestern settlements	p. 193
The Mormons	p. 205
California gold rush	p. 217
Crossing the continent	p. 241
Prospecting, settling, and wonderment	p. 267
Outlaws and lawmen	p. 293
Cowboys	p. 309
Indian wars	p. 317
Klondike and Alaska : last frontiers	p. 335
The West of the 20th century	p. 343
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