This gently used bundle of books contains the titles, Women of the West, and Pacific Coast, by Rick Steber. Both books are signed by the author. Women of the West Early-day women of the West are depicted in fading a gaunt, bonneted figure in a long dress walking beside a wagon, baby cradled in her arms, children scattered behind, a woman, looking older than her years, stirring lye soap over an open fire, a dancehall girl on stage, miners watching her every move.... Letters and diaries tell the details of these women's existence, the sorrow of being uprooted from family and friends, the yearning for companionship of other women, bearing children without the benefit of a doctor and trying to rear them in an uncivilized land. One turn-of-the-century, Western historian noted, 'With the coming of woman came also the graces of life, better social order and conditions, and increased regard for the amenities of life.' Eastern women were relegated to conduct themselves within strictly-established social boundaries. Western women were allowed more freedom to stretch their wings and explore the realm of their existence. And in the process they tamed the wild West. 60 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1988 Pacific Coast

The Pacific Coast is the second volume in the Oregon Country series. Each volume contains stories originally published in Rick Steber's syndicated newspaper column "Oregon Country."

Paperback; 60 pages

First published in 1987