Del Norte Public Library

A history of the black people who participated in the development of the Western frontier in the United States, in such categories as the explorers, fur traders, early settlers, slaves, cowboys, and soldiers.

"Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Buffalo Soldiers and the impact they made during times of war or conflict"--

Profiles ten African American cowboys from nineteenth-century history detailing their lives and achievements in the American West.

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 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.

This book is an account of the adventurous African Americans whose exploits contributed to the legends of the Wild West.

Revealing the estimate by historians to be that about one quarter of American cowboys were actually black, Latino, Native American or women, a collection of biographical portraits reveals the true stories of famous sharpshooters and rodeo stars.

Traces the history of relations between blacks and American Indians, and the existence of black Indians, from the earliest foreign landings through pioneer days.

An account of the achievements of the African-American Army regiments that distinguished themselves during numerous campaigns and played a vital role in the settlement of the American West.