Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography, Volume 2: G-O

by Dan L. Thrapp

Stretching from "Aaron, Sam, Arizona pioneer" to "Zutacapan, Acomo pueblo chief," the three-volume Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography profiles approximately 4,500 frontier pioneers and Native Americans. Dan L. Thrapp's comprehensive work will interest scholars, researchers, and general readers curious about the figures who developed, defended, decorated, and devilized the American West. All the famous ones are here: Volume I (A-F) includes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803294190
• ISBN13: 9780803294196
• Release Date: August 1991
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 575 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

encyclopedia of the frontier biography

Excellent product. A must for any serious student or writer who specialize in the history of the American West.

Wish I had the other two volumes

Marvelous, comprehensive, readable, fun. Thrapp surprised me by presenting details of the Bascom Affair I thought had only recently come to light. I wish the other two volumes were available. These are a great research tool and a wonderful addition to my library.