Akron Public Library

Presents folklore and legends, heroes and villains, wars and important events in the history of the Old West. Includes also examples of Western art and music.

Traces the white man's conquest of the Indians of the American West, emphasizing the causes, events, and effects of the major Indian Wars leading to the symbolic end of Indian freedom at Wounded Knee.

Traces the battles waged by various North American Indian tribes and leaders to defend their land and way of life from encroaching white settlers, soldiers, and hunters.

Recounts the history of the ninth and tenth Cavalry regiments, comprised of African-American soldiers recruited to open the West to settlers and whose deeds included escorting wagon trains, carrying mail, and fighting battles against Native Americans.

Recounts the story of the African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers, who fought against American Indians and protected the western frontier of the United States in the latter half of the 1800s.

Describes the establishment of outposts in the wilderness west of St. Louis through the efforts of John Colter, Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, Wild Bill Hickok, and other men of the 19th century.

An account of the exploits of the African Americans known as Buffalo Soldiers, focusing on their part in the conflict between the Indians and the settlers.

Recounts the history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments, comprised of African American soldiers recruited to open the West to settlers and whose deeds included escorting wagon trains, carrying mail, and fighting battles against Native Americans.