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OverviewThis reference provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1,500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trails, landmarks, forts, ghost towns, and Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what is on view. The early American West has taken on mythic proportions, coming to be regarded as a time and place unlike any other. In Historic Sites and Museums of the Old West, Victor J. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trading posts, trails, landmarks, military forts, battlefields, railroads, ghost towns, and early Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what exhibits and artifacts are on view. Helpfully organized both by classification and by location, this reference volume provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. As such, it will prove useful for libraries, historians, history buffs, and travelers alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Victor J. DanilovPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Greenwood Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 5.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 1.394kg ISBN: 9780313309083ISBN 10: 0313309086 Pages: 840 Publication Date: 30 March 2002 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface Remembering the Old West Prehistoric Artifacts, Villages, Mounds, and Rock Art Native Peoples Museums and Cultural Centers Western Heritage Museums History Museums Natural and Cultural History Museums Art Museums with Western Art Collections Museums of History, Art, and Culture Legendary Western Figures Museums and Historic Sites Author Museums and Historic Sites Libraries, Archives, and Research Centers Historic Missions Historic Trading Posts Historic Military Forts Frontier Battlefields and Related Museums Civil War Battlefields and Museums Historic Trails and Related Museums Historic Geological Landmarks Historic Waterway Sites and Museums Historic Stage and Pony Express Stations Historic Towns and Cities Re-Created Pioneer Villages Ethnic Museums and Cultural Centers Mormon and Other Religious Colonies Historic Building Sites and Museums Historic Farms and Ranches and Agricultural Museums Historic Opera Houses Historic Mills and Industrial Sites Mining Museums and Mine Tours Ghost Towns Logging Camps and Museums Transportation Museums Horse-Drawn Vehicle Museums Railroad Museums and Train Rides Maritime Museums Law Enforcement Museums Prison and Jail Museums Firearms Museums and Collections Firefighting Museums National Park Museums and Visitor Centers Theme Parks and Other Western Attractions Directory of Old West Historic Sites and Museum Collections and Exhibits Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Bibliography IndexReviews.,. a directory that will appeal to history buffs, vacationers, and beginning researchers. Highly recommended for college and university libraries. -Choice ... a directory that will appeal to history buffs, vacationers, and beginning researchers. Highly recommended for college and university libraries. -Choice ?...a directory that will appeal to history buffs, vacationers, and beginning researchers. Highly recommended for college and university libraries.?-Choice .,. a directory that will appeal to history buffs, vacationers, and beginning researchers. Highly recommended for college and university libraries. -Choice Author InformationVICTOR J. DANILOV, the former president and director of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, is the founder and currently the director of the Museum Management Program at the University of Colorado. He has written extensively about museums, galleries, and historic sites, and is the author of many books, including Hall of Fame Museums (Greenwood, 1997), University and College Museums, Galleries, and Related Facilities (Greenwood, 1996), and Museum Careers and Training (Greenwood, 1994). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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