Story of the Great American West

by Reader's Digest Association (Editor)

Recounts the settlement of the West from the first pioneers who crossed the Appalachians to the eventual disappearance of the frontier

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Historical, American

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[Dudley Stadler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It presented the West in such detail that it impressed me, a retired history teacher. It also included lots of details and pictures which broke the subject down in simple terms.

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love history and this book takes readers into the old west and a different time.

[Alen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book follows in great detail colonization of territories west of Appalachians mountains. It contains vivid illustrations which help understanding life of a common men and activities. The book is very factual and objective.

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[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little too dense, even for me. Didn't finish it, but it would definitely make a great reference book.