Graced with National Geographic"s trademark photos, this informative book sheds new light on the old west. Reminiscent of a lovingly and beautifully kept scrapbook, Trail of the Wild West separates fact from fiction regarding legendary tales of this explosive era, bringing voices to both the well- and not-so-well-known people who made it one of the most remarkable periods of American history. Maps, diary excerpts, and archival and landscape photos make this a true collector"s item.