by Robert H. Miller, Richard Leonard (Illustrator)
This book highlights the adventures of several African American pioneers who played significant roles in the American West. Some of the notable figures featured include:
Esteban: The first African to enter what is now New Mexico and Arizona.
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable: The founder of Chicago.
Jim Beckwourth: A mountain man who became a chief of the Crow Indians.
George McJunkin: His discovery of the Folsom Site in New Mexico provided evidence of Native American presence in North America dating back 10,000 years.
The book is known for its engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, making it a great read for children and adults alike. Are you interested in learning more about any of these historical figures?
Mountain Men (Reflections of a Black Cowboy, Book 4) by Robert H. Miller
Dr.Robert H. Miller has written nine children's books on the role of African Americans in settling the 'Old West'. The first four book series, “Reflections of a Black Cowboy” is written for fourth through eighth grade level; Book 1, Cowboys, Book 2, Buffalo Soldiers, Book 3, Pioneers and Book 4, Mountain Men. The second four book series for kindergarten through second grade is a picture book series entitled, “Stories from the Forgotten West”. The chapter book “A Pony for Jeremiah”, written for fourth grade reading and above rounds out the trilogy series about African Americans in the settling of the western frontier. He is a public speaker and has written for film and television. His new children’s book just released by Kindle Publishing is, “Once Upon a Time in the Black West”. The books are in eBook format and paperback. The audio version for "Once Upon a Time in the Black West" will be coming soon.
ISBN-13: 9780382240829
Publisher: Silver Burdett Pr (1 Jun. 1992)
Language: English
Target Age Group: 04 to 08Out of Print
Condition: Book is in very good condition , binding is tight, pages re clean and mark free. There is a green stick afixed to cover - this can be removed if need be,
Young Readers - Juvenile Fiction
-History -West (U.S.)
-Social life and customs
-African American cowboys