Window on the West
by Lawlor, Laurie
PhotographyBiographies/AutobiographiesUnited States of AmericaAmerican/U.S. HistoryPioneers/Settlers
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AR Book Level
8.7
AR Points
5
Word Count
26,483
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
34852 EN
About this book
"Window on the West" by Laurie Lawlor explores the life and work of photographer William Henry Jackson, whose photographs from 1869 to 1893 helped introduce the American West to the public. The book examines how Jackson's images captured the landscapes, Native American cultures, and settlements of the western United States during a transformative period in American history. Through Jackson's work, readers learn about the role of photography in shaping America's perception of the West.
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