the settlers west 1955- by martin f. Schmitt. this book is an excellent reference to life in the old wild west, all about miners, settlers, bad guys, cowboys and the building of early city life, the text is well researched and numerous pictures with captions. the item has a protective dust jacket, the binding is tight, pages are intact and unmarked. published 1955, by Charles scribner, ny. copyright 1955 with noted a, indication this to be a first printing. the interior page has a stamp from the previous owner, being la Canada junior high school. edges and spine show minimal signs of wear.