Alan Pierce

Describes the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the size of the United States in 1803. Examines the history of the territory, the political events that led to the purchase of the land from France, the explorations of Lewis and Clark, and the consequences on relations with Native peoples. Includes a timeline, glossary, and bibliography.

Describes the history of the Pony Express, including why it did not last long, was an ambitious idea, and faced many challenges in the mid-nineteenth century.