Window on the West: The Frontier Photography of William Henry Jackson Book

Presents the photographs taken by William Henry Jackson from 1869 to 1893, discussing his life and how his work captured and introduced the American West to the public.

Children's Literature

Skillfully integrating Jackson's travels, life experiences and photographic career, this attractive nonfiction book introduces readers to a man and his lifework that captured and reflects the history, geography, and Native American culture of the American West. The eleven chapters, each headed by an appropriate quote from literature or history, present topics such as the Hayden Expeditions, the rise of the railroads, natural curiosities like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, and the culture clash between Native America and Euro-American expansion. Enlivened by many quotes from primary sources and striking black-and-white reproductions of Jackson's work, this well-researched volume should appeal to a wide age range of readers interested in photography, history, geography and anthropology. A map, timeline, glossary, index, extensive bibliography and list of places to view Jackson's work, are included. 1999, Holiday House, Ages 11 up, $18.95. Reviewer: Gisela Jernigan