Winning The West

The American West is an iconic symbol recognized worldwide. Many stories are told about the individuals who were actually responsible for the American westward movement. From the continental crossing by the Canadian explorer Alexander Mackenzie to the driving of the golden spike for the United States transcontinental railroad was a matter of just eight decades. With the completion of the railroad in a matter of a very short time the entire nation known as the United States became a recognized world presence. The whole story seldom gets told. Discover those who made this fantastic development possible and the events that have become legendary ....Who really won the West?