The late Thom Hatch lived in Ellicott, Colorado. He served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

“this comprehensive resource provides thorough coverage of an important period. It belongs in school, public, and academic libraries”—Booklist; “comprehensive...this easy-to-use, well organized volume may become the classic reference source for undergraduate and public library collections”—Choice; “a comprehensive compilation of facts, biographies, and battles”—C&RL News; “a first-rate reference book...accurate, readable, and comprehensive—all essential traits of a reliable reference work”—ARBA; “a well-done reference”—Amarillo Sunday News-Globe.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction      The Encyclopedia      Selected Bibliography      Index

The late Thom Hatch lived in Ellicott, Colorado. He served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

“this comprehensive resource provides thorough coverage of an important period. It belongs in school, public, and academic libraries”—Booklist; “comprehensive...this easy-to-use, well organized volume may become the classic reference source for undergraduate and public library collections”—Choice; “a comprehensive compilation of facts, biographies, and battles”—C&RL News; “a first-rate reference book...accurate, readable, and comprehensive—all essential traits of a reliable reference work”—ARBA; “a well-done reference”—Amarillo Sunday News-Globe.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction      The Encyclopedia      Selected Bibliography      Index

The late Thom Hatch lived in Ellicott, Colorado. He served as a consultant and commentator for the History Channel and in 2005 received the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

“this comprehensive resource provides thorough coverage of an important period. It belongs in school, public, and academic libraries”—Booklist; “comprehensive...this easy-to-use, well organized volume may become the classic reference source for undergraduate and public library collections”—Choice; “a comprehensive compilation of facts, biographies, and battles”—C&RL News; “a first-rate reference book...accurate, readable, and comprehensive—all essential traits of a reliable reference work”—ARBA; “a well-done reference”—Amarillo Sunday News-Globe.

• Table of ContentsIntroduction      The Encyclopedia      Selected Bibliography      Index