The great West, a vast empire. Comprehensive history of the trans-Mississippi states and territories This book, "The great West, a vast empire. Comprehensive history of the trans-Mississippi states and territories", by Frank L. Dana, is a replication of a book originally published before 1889. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.