Time life the old west the railroaders books set

Books are used read once, but in excellent condition. Wyoming mercantile listing of titles in the timelife old west series. I model a fictitious railroad servicing a mining town and outlaying areas. Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set hardcover box set, 1973. Forbis, benjamin capps, bil gilbert, david nevin, william weber johnson, and others. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The old west 26 volume set complete by time life books. There are two methods that time life used to indicate the printing sequence of these books. Time life books, the old west, the railroaders by the editors of time life books with text by keith wheeler. As late as the 1850s, the notion that a bostonian could soon buy a railroad ticket to california and be there within a week seemed as remote as the fantasies of jules verne. Nov 03, 2019 there are 27 books in all, most of which have never even been read. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with a time life product, simply return it within 30 days.

A full set of 26 volumes, plus index, of the popular timelife series, the old west. The townsmen timelife books reprint by keith editors of timelife books. These leather bound books each have a colorful image to their cover, encircled by embossed floral and foliate designs, with gilt lettering on their spines. Time life books, the old west, the railroaders, keith. Time life books the old west in antiquarian and collectable books.

Timelife books the old west series complete 26 volume set. They have faux leather covers with an image to illustrate the topic of each one. Breathtaking in scope and execution, time life books the old west succeeds in providing an authentic grasp of what is was really like to be part of the frontier movement. The old west is both a series of 26 books published by time life between 1973 and 1979, and a single volume compendium released in 1990 which combines information from all 26 books. Buy the railroaders by time life books online at alibris. Front covers are elaborately embossed, padded, saddleleatherbrown. As late as the 1850s, the notion that a bostonian could soon buy a railroad. About the best illustrated history of the old west set i know of, drawn from many original sources and photograhy archives. The railroaders, time life books 1974 the old west.

See the complete the old west series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. First for these pioneers being able to image the building of the railroad. The trailblazers, the indians,the railroaders, the fortyniners, the rivermen, the texans, the alaskans, the ranchers, the loggers, the miners, the soldiers, the. Vintage set of eight 8 timelife series of the old west.

First for these pioneers being able to image the building of the railroad and then to follow through their visions. Unfollow the old west time life books complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Eleven 11 time life the old west books and texas ranger. The gamblers of the old west, from the editors of time life books by time life books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Pickup is at qt located at highway 169 and 116th north highway 20. The old west time life books series 1973 to 1980 american indian. Back in the late 1980s, i bought a used set of timelife books, called the old west.

Timelife books the old west by timelife books alibris. Time life was founded in 1961 as the book division of time inc it took its name from time inc. This is the fifth book in the timeless twenty six volume the old west set by timelife books, called the railroaders, written by keith wheeler. The books were a definitive and comprehensive recreation of the west as it really was, and in 1980, a 27th book, master index, was created to document the usage of each and every name, place, item and whatnot. Feel free to open and try out every product you receive, without commitment. This volume, a part of the time life series the old west, examines the development of rail in the west. Timelife, the old west, the railroaders, very good ebay. A sixvolume set of hardcover books in the the old west series, published by time life books, circa 1975. For those not aware, this series was published by time life books in the 1970s and consisted of a 26 volume set of hardback books. The townsmen, the loggers, the gambles, the spanish west, the alaskans, the gun fighters, the fortyniners, the rivermen, the women, the railroaders. For over thirty years these books have set in my library. The railroaders the old west timelife series on the. Eight 8 vintage time life books of the old west series embossed with faux leather cover, 8.

See the complete the old west series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions. After all these years have passed, i finally have come to the conclusion that someone will no doubt get more pleasure from these books. Lavishly printed and impressively produced by time life. Rough and ready railroaders rough and ready series by a. Time life series the old west series books for sale shoppok. The old west, gave me the highlights of the trials and successes of early transcontinental railroads. The old west time life western series 23 book set a set of 23 volumes detailing the history of the american west. This is the fifth book in the timeless twenty six volume the old west set by time life books, called the railroaders, written by keith wheeler. Front covers are elaborately embossed, padded, saddleleatherbrown faux leather with fourcolor pictorial label 5 x 6 oval, gilt lettering on spine.

We had the set of the old west with the exception of the townsmen. Buy old west the railroaders by the editors of timelife books with text by by time life ed, keith wheeler isbn. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Classics of the old west publisher series librarything. As a model railroader, i chose the american southwest as my location and the period of 18701890 for my layout. Matched set of twentytwo 22 volumes in the time life old west series. The old west series set of 12 of complete 26 volume. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Book by richard williams, editors of time life books. Gintzler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gamblers of the old west, from the editors of timelife books by timelife books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, native americans, gamblers and gunfighters. The first chapter of the railroaders the old west time life series talks about the amazing vision and the courage of the early railroad pioneers. Time life books the old west television commercial. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by timelife books from 1973 through 1980. During the 1960s and 1970s, the collections released by timelife records catered to a conservative adult audience, with genres including classical, jazz, swing and orchestral music. I am no longer stocking, nor selling, books in this series. All books are in good condition leather bound to include text and photos.

This is the complete 26 book set of time life old west series. Complete set has 27 volumes, each in a slipcase with the spiralbound recipe book 54 books in all. These leather bound books each have a colorful image to their cover, encircled by. The railroaders the old west series time life books 1973. Time life added music in 1967, selling box sets and collections through timelife records. Buy the railroaders the old west reprint by wheeler, keith isbn. Women the old west by joan swallow reiter, editors of time life books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unfollow time life books the old west to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is a volume that will fascinate, inform, and entertain young and old alike. Some of the books list the printing first, second, etc. Dec 02, 2019 up for sale or trade are eleven leather bound time life series the old west books. Having moved from the east coast to new mexico, i find remnants of the old west all around me. These books have embossed leather covers with inset artwork to each cover and gilt lettering to the spine. The old west the women by time life books abebooks.

Buy a cheap copy of the railroaders old west book by time life books. Published in 1973 by time life books, this is a reprint, which was printed in 1975. The old west by the editors of time life books with text by william h. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set. The method differs between titles, and may even differ between various printings of individual titles. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians, gamblers and gunfighters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book gives you a flavor of the culture of the railroads in the late 1800s. Unfollow the old west time life books complete set. Time life series books can usually stand on their own as individual volumes, which perhaps explains my lack of concern. The old west timelife the old west wikia fandom powered. Titles include the fortyniners, the railroaders, the cowboys, the trailblazers, the indians, and the soldiers. Recently ive looked at the books with renewed interest.

Buy time life books the old west by time life books online at alibris. The old west railroaders series history books antique. I picked these up at an auction a few years ago, flipped through them but havent done them justice. A set of time life books from the old west series, published by time life books in new york in 1973. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west. Having moved from the east coast to new mexico, i find remnants of the old west. Time life books the old west series complete 26 volume set book. I have to say i am very impressed with the photographs and write ups in these books. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by time life books from 1973 through 1980.

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