02424cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000600011324500280017326400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750502240041850800960064252012400073853400450197865300270202385600430205099900170209329692UtSlPG20260610133657.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBechdolt, Frederick R.q(Frederick Ritchie),d1874-195010aWhen the West was young 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-08-150 aHow Death Valley was named -- Joaquin Murieta -- Tombstone -- Tombstone's wild oats -- The show-down -- The passing of John Ringo -- John Slaughter's way -- Cochise -- One against many -- The overland mail -- Boot-Hill.  aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"When the West Was Young" by Frederick R. Bechdolt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and deeds of various figures and events in the American West during its formative years, capturing the spirit of the frontier era. The narrative seems to focus on compelling stories about pioneers, outlaws, and the rugged landscape that shaped their destinies.  The opening of the book introduces the reader to a reflective moment in a small mining town near the Arizona border, where a sheriff and an old-timer named "Mac" recount thrilling tales of survival and heroism from the untamed West. Mac's reminiscences paint a vivid picture of encounters with Apaches, bandits, and the stark realities of frontier life. The narrative sets the stage for the story about the naming of Death Valley, revealing the determination and fortitude of the emigrants who navigated this unforgiving landscape in their pursuit of opportunity and adventure. The essence of the pioneering spirit is captured as people confront nature’s challenges, reminding readers of the profound struggles and victories of those who endeavored to carve out a life in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWest (U.S.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29692  c70540d70540