The Frontier Trail or From Cowboy to Colonel

Homer W Wheeler

ISBN 10: 102566955X / ISBN 13: 9781025669557

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'The Frontier Trail or From Cowboy to Colonel' is a compelling first-hand account of life on the American frontier during its most transformative era. Written by Colonel Homer W. Wheeler, this autobiography charts a remarkable journey from the rugged life of a Kansas rancher and cowboy to a distinguished career as a high-ranking officer in the United States Cavalry. Wheeler offers readers a vivid window into the realities of the Old West, detailing his experiences as a scout and soldier during the tumultuous years of the Indian Wars.The narrative captures the grit and danger of the plains, providing invaluable historical insights into major conflicts and the daily existence of those who lived on the edge of the wilderness. Through personal anecdotes and military observations, Wheeler illustrates the shift from a lawless frontier to a settled territory. His unique perspective as both a civilian pioneer and a military leader makes this work an essential resource for those interested in the authentic history of the American West. 'The Frontier Trail or From Cowboy to Colonel' serves as a primary source testament to the courage and perseverance required to forge a life and a career in the untamed territories of 19th-century America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Frontier Trail or From Cowboy to Colonel
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 102566955X
• ISBN 13: 9781025669557
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 22D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 699 grams

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"The Frontier Trail or From Cowboy to Colonel" is a compelling first-hand account of life on the American frontier during its most transformative era. Written by Colonel Homer W. Wheeler, this autobiography charts a remarkable journey from the rugged life of a Kansas rancher and cowboy to a distinguished career as a high-ranking officer in the United States Cavalry. Wheeler offers readers a vivid window into the realities of the Old West, detailing his experiences as a scout and soldier during the tumultuous years of the Indian Wars.

The narrative captures the grit and danger of the plains, providing invaluable historical insights into major conflicts and the daily existence of those who lived on the edge of the wilderness. Through personal anecdotes and military observations, Wheeler illustrates the shift from a lawless frontier to a settled territory. His unique perspective as both a civilian pioneer and a military leader makes this work an essential resource for those interested in the authentic history of the American West. "The Frontier Trail or From Cowboy to Colonel" serves as a primary source testament to the courage and perseverance required to forge a life and a career in the untamed territories of 19th-century America.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.