Step into the heart of the American West with Stagecoach: Rare Views of the Old West 1849–1915—a breathtaking collection of over 280 vintage photographs, many of which have never been published before. From the California Gold Rush to the dawn of World War I, this compelling visual record captures the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped frontier life.
Witness the stagecoaches, wagons, pioneers, and frontier towns through the eyes of the photographers who risked everything to preserve these fleeting moments. Author Demlinger curates this powerful tribute, honoring the photographers who believed that the hardships, hopes, and heroics of the West were worth documenting for future generations.
Each image is a portal to the past, showing the resilience of settlers and the rugged beauty of a nation in transformation. A must-have for history buffs, Western enthusiasts, and collectors of rare photography.
Specifications
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Format: Softcover
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Pages: 175
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Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"
CONTENTS:
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: Emigrant Routes and U.S. Government Surveys
CHAPTER 2: 1849-1860
CHAPTER 3: 861-1871
CHAPTER 4: 1872-1881
CHAPTER 5: 1882-1895
CHAPTER 6: 1896-1915
CHAPTER 7: Wild West Shows, Parades, & Tourism
CHAPTER 8: Stage Coach Parades, & Tourism
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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