Project Gutenberg 2009-08-15 Public domain in the USA. 353 Bechdolt, Frederick R. (Frederick Ritchie) 1874 1950 Bechdolt, Frederick Ritchie Bechdolt, Fred. R. (Frederick Ritchie) Bechdolt, Frederick M. When the West was young How Death Valley was named -- Joaquin Murieta -- Tombstone -- Tombstone's wild oats -- The show-down -- The passing of John Ringo -- John Slaughter's way -- Cochise -- One against many -- The overland mail -- Boot-Hill. Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "When the West Was Young" by Frederick R. Bechdolt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and deeds of various figures and events in the American West during its formative years, capturing the spirit of the frontier era. The narrative seems to focus on compelling stories about pioneers, outlaws, and the rugged landscape that shaped their destinies. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a reflective moment in a small mining town near the Arizona border, where a sheriff and an old-timer named "Mac" recount thrilling tales of survival and heroism from the untamed West. Mac's reminiscences paint a vivid picture of encounters with Apaches, bandits, and the stark realities of frontier life. The narrative sets the stage for the story about the naming of Death Valley, revealing the determination and fortitude of the emigrants who navigated this unforgiving landscape in their pursuit of opportunity and adventure. The essence of the pioneering spirit is captured as people confront nature’s challenges, reminding readers of the profound struggles and victories of those who endeavored to carve out a life in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en West (U.S.) -- History PS Text Category: History - American 544752 2025-10-12T08:49:08.688470 text/html 553062 2009-08-15T08:05:38 text/html 350885 2025-10-12T08:49:17.748466 application/epub+zip 360440 2025-10-12T08:49:11.952441 application/epub+zip 277954 2025-10-12T08:49:10.692444 application/epub+zip 580281 2025-10-12T08:49:22.101896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571632 2025-10-12T08:49:16.942449 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 468594 2022-09-13T16:38:57.836831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502483 2025-10-12T08:49:07.782464 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 502283 2009-08-15T08:05:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 502314 2009-08-15T08:07:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19927 2025-10-12T08:49:22.238042 application/rdf+xml 13265 2025-10-12T08:49:11.207415 image/jpeg 3392 2025-10-12T08:49:10.949411 image/jpeg 189868 2009-08-15T08:07:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 265957 2009-08-15T08:07:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 189803 2009-08-15T08:07:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 345768 2025-10-12T08:49:08.735461 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog