The book is in excellent condition with firm binding and clean pages. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. ~ Describes the early exploration of the West beginning with the Lewis and Clark expedition and looks at the work of scientists, soldiers, and artists. ~ Dr. Herman J. Viola is a curator emeritus at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. A specialist on the history of the American West, Dr. Viola's research specialties include the American Indian, the Civil War, and the exploration of the American West. He has authored numerous books on these topics, including Exploring the West, After Columbus, Warrior Artists, and The North American Indians.

ISBN: 0810908891