The American Heritage History of the Great West

1965 first edition bi-color blue cloth boards stamped with a golden American Heritage eagle. Dust cover is worn with tears along the bottom and wearing on the edges of both flaps, but it protected the hardcover perfectly. Pages clear. Rear cover slightly bowed.  This is was written by acclaimed Western historian David Lavender and edited by Alvin M. Josephy, Jr. It covers the American westward expansion from 1763 to the early 20th century, and is filled with historic maps, paintings, and photographs. This classic 416-page book chronicles the massive epic of American westward expansion. It features hundreds of historical photographs, 19th-century art reproductions, and maps. Integrates political, geographical, and social histories into a singular continuous timeline rather than treating them as isolated fragments. The narrative spans 14 comprehensive chapters detailing the triumphs and violent friction points of the Western movement.