west (u.s.)

A dictionary guide to Western terms, usages, origins and phrases common to cattleman, frontiersmen, scouts, cowboys and gamblers from 1850 to 1900.

Traces the history and origin of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and describes its impact on frontier settlement, the development of cities, and the environment.

Examines the art, film, literature, music, and popular culture that has shaped the myth of the American West and includes a collection of over 100 photographs, movie stills, documentary images, and paintings.