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1776 – 1845
From the late 1700s to the mid-1800s, Americans explored the vast western territories of the United States. The Louisiana Purchase opened up huge areas for exploration, leading to the discovery of new lands and routes. This period, often associated with the idea of the Old West, had a significant impact on Native Americans, who faced displacement and conflict as explorers ventured into their territories. The spirit of adventure and the quest for new opportunities defined this era of exploration.
Picture books
Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and The Trail of Tears
Illustrated introduction to the Trail of Tears
Mountain Men: True Grit and Tall Tales
Fun collection of stories and tall tales about fur trappers in the Old West
Chapter books
Black Heroes of the Wild West
Graphic novel with three extraordinary true stories about Old West figures
Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran
Exciting novel based on the true story of a Shoshoni girl on a long journey home after being taken captive
Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears
Stirring story of a Cherokee girl on the Trail of Tears
Non-fiction books
Blades of Freedom: A Tale of Haiti, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase
Excellent graphic novel introduction to the Haitian Revolution and its ties to the Louisiana Purchase
What’s the Deal? Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase
Engaging explanation of the Louisiana Purchase
Hunted Like a Wolf: The Story of the Seminole War
Explanation of the Seminole War, for older readers
Forced Removal: Causes and Effects of the Trail of Tears
Detailed exploration of the causes and effects of the Trail of Tears
Manifest Destiny: A Primary Source History of America’s Territorial Expansion in the 19th Century
History of the idea of manifest destiny through primary source extracts, for older readers
Biographies
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Inspiring story of a man who escaped slavery to become a Deputy US Marshal in the Old West
Man Called Horse: John Horse and the Black Seminole Underground Railroad
Exciting biography of a leader of the Black Seminoles, descendants of Seminoles and escaped slaves
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