The Passing of the Frontier: A Chronicle of the Old West
By Emerson Hough
Length3h 53m
About this audiobook
The fading echoes of the Old West are chronicled in this poignant tribute to a vanishing era. Relive the untamed glory of cowboys, cattle trails, and the relentless march of pioneer progress. As the railroads conquer the plains, a rugged way of life slowly yields to the relentless tide of civilization. Experience a nostalgic and powerful history of the American frontier's final, magnificent days.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (24)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length3 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. The Frontier In History
2Chapter II. The Range
3Chapter III. The Cattle Trails
4Chapter IV. The Cowboy
5Chapter V. The Mines
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6Chapter VI. The Pathways Of The West
7Chapter VII. The Indian Wars
8Chapter VIII. The Cattle Kings
9Chapter IX. The Homesteader
10IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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