From deserts to ghost towns, from national forests to California bungalows, many of the features of the western American landscape are well known to residents a

Presents folklore and legends, heroes and villains, wars and important events in the history of the Old West. Includes also examples of Western art and music.

This anthology is from our Primary Sources in American History series, designed to make primary sources widely available in an inexpensive format that encourage

As the railroads opened up the American West to settlers in the last half of the 19th Century, the Plains Indians made their final stand and cattle ranches spre

"This comprehensive sourcebook is divided into five major sections, each covering an important historical period. Within each section, you'll find vivid, well-w