Download or read book Encyclopedia of Frontier and Western Fiction written by Jon Tuska and published by New York ; Montreal : McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1983 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Frontier Literature written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive new survey of the literary traditions and distinctively American character of this popular genre presents a timely reference that allows readers to experience the myriad creative responses evoked by the promise of the new frontier. 36 illustrations.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography P Z written by Dan L. Thrapp and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching from "Aaron, Sam, Arizona pioneer" to "Zutacapan, Acomo pueblo chief," the three-volume Encyclopedia of Frontier Biography, and Supplemental-volume 4, profiles approximately 4,500 frontier pioneers and Native Americans. Dan L. Thrapp's comprehensive work will interest scholars, researchers, and general readers curious about the figures who developed, defended, decorated, and devilized the American West. All the famous ones are here: Volume I (A-F) includes Billy the Kid, Daniel Boone, Calamity Jane, George Custer, Buffalo Bill, Cochise, and John C. Fremont, among others. There are also entries for worthies less well known: Big Nose Kate, Nellie Cashman, Scott Cooley, to cite a few. Even Gary Cooper and other actors who portrayed westerners are sketched in. Thrapp's richly detailed biographies are continued in Volumes II (G-O) and III (P-Z). Thrapp has included seventeenth- and eighteenth-century figures in both New France and New England, as well as the trans-Appalachian country, but the majority are nineteenth-century men and women who discovered, settled, fought for, or simply lived in the raw lands west of the Mississippi River.
Download or read book The Cowboy Encyclopedia written by Richard W. Slatta and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 450 entries provide information on cowboy history, culture, and myth of both North and South America.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns written by Paul Green and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From automatons to zombies, many elements of fantasy and science fiction have been cross-pollinated with the Western movie genre. In its second edition, this encyclopedia of the Weird Western includes many new entries covering film, television, animation, novels, pulp fiction, short stories, comic books, graphic novels and video and role-playing games. Categories include Weird, Weird Menace, Science Fiction, Space, Steampunk and Romance Westerns.
Download or read book Rim o the World written by B. M. Bower and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: B.M. Bower's book "Rim o' the World" is full of adventure, good times, and romance. Set in the Idaho region of Black Rim. It depicts the tale of financially strapped range riders Tom and Belle Lorrigan, their three sons Al, Duke, and Lance, as well as their romantic relationship
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Indian Wars written by Gregory Michno and published by Mountain Press Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed independent history scholar Gregory Michno has created a chronological listing of every significant fight between Indians and the United States Army, as well as better-known Indian battles with civilian emigrants. This detailed study is more tha
Download or read book Encyclopedia of the American West written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Her Prairie Knight written by B. M. Bower and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Prairie Knight By B. M. Bower Cowboy Classics The American frontier comprises the geography, history, folklore, and cultural expression of life in the forward wave of American westward expansion that began with English colonial settlements in the early 17th century and ended with the admission of the last mainland territories as states in the early 20th century. Enormous popular attention in the media focuses on the Western United States in the second half of the nineteenth century, a period sometimes called the Old West, or the Wild West. Western fiction is a genre of literature set in the American Old West frontier and typically set from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth century. Well-known writers of Western fiction include Zane Grey from the early 1900s and Louis L'Amour from the mid 20th century. The genre peaked around the early 1960s, largely due to the popularity of televised Westerns such as Bonanza. Readership began to drop off in the mid- to late 1970s and has reached a new low in the 2000s. Most bookstores, outside of a few west American states, only carry a small number of Western fiction books.
Download or read book Western Classics Historical Novels Tales of the Old West by B M Bower Illustrated written by B. M. Bower and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 5219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the collection of Western Classics, Historical Novels & Tales of the Old West by B. M. Bower (Illustrated), readers are transported into the rugged and unpredictable world of the American frontier. Bower masterfully captures the essence of the Old West through her compelling storytelling and vivid descriptions of the landscape, characters, and daily struggles of the time. The collection is a valuable literary contribution that offers insight into the historical and cultural context of the West, making it a must-read for fans of Western literature. Bower's attention to detail and authentic portrayal of the era immerse readers in a bygone age, showcasing the harsh realities and heartfelt moments that defined the Western experience.
Download or read book The Mammoth Book of the Western written by Jon E. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together more than twenty short novels and stories. They range from the excitement of Max Brand, the realism of Stephen Crane to a Jack London's atmospheric tale.
Download or read book The Literature of the Middle Western Frontier written by Ralph Leslie Rusk and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wondrous Times on the Frontier written by Dee Brown and published by august house. This book was released on 1991 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses many sources to portray the diversity of the American frontier of the 1800s.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters written by Bill O'Neal and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sifting factual information from among the lies, legends, and tall tales, the lives and battles of gunfighters on both sides of the law are presented in a who's who of the violent West
Download or read book The Evolution of the Western written by Martin Kich and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the enduring influence of the Western – the quintessential American film genre – and its essential role in US and world culture. Follow the entire history of the Western, from its roots in the pulp novels of the early 20th century, through the serials of the silent era and the mid-century classics of John Ford and John Wayne, to the recent award-winning revisionist works, like Unforgiven and No Country for Old Men, that provide a more complex and nuanced take on history of the West. Perhaps more than any other pop culture genre, the Western allows us to view how Americans have seen themselves over the last 150 years. Build a foundational understanding of the genre with 5 introductory essays, exploring the development of the Western Mythos in the traditional Western, the heyday of the traditional Western in the post-WWII period, revisionist Westerns and the counterculture, race and identify, and the Western outside of the USA. Close to 100 encyclopedia entries examine one or more movies or television programs and show how their creation and plots demonstrate the overall evolution of the genre. Easily compare films and TV programs – from early genre favorites such as Gunsmoke to more recent releases like Django Unchained – with essential facts boxes accompanying each entry, with information on the director, studio, key actors, and box office receipts.
Download or read book The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies written by Ridgwell Cullum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Watchers of the Plains: A Tale of the Western Prairies" by Ridgwell Cullum. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book LEGENDS OF THE WILD WEST WESTERN FICTION CLASSICS FOR ALL READERS SERIES 7 written by Ime Ben and published by IME BEN. This book was released on with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publication Summary: Legends of the Wild West: Western Fiction Classics for All Readers - Series 7 Legends of the Wild West is a captivating collection of Western fiction that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the rugged landscapes of the American frontier. This series, crafted for readers of all ages, explores the timeless tales of adventure, lawlessness, and the enduring struggle between good and evil that defined the Wild West. Each chapter delves into different aspects of frontier life, from the lawmen who fought to bring order to the chaos, to the gunslingers and outlaws who became legends in their own right. The series also honors the resilience of settlers, the rich cultures of Native American tribes, the excitement and dangers of the Gold Rush, and the transformative impact of the railroad. Women of the West are celebrated for their strength and determination, while iconic showdowns and the closing of the frontier era are brought to life in vivid detail. This series is a tribute to the enduring allure of the Wild West, blending historical context with thrilling narratives that will captivate and inspire readers. Legends of the Wild West: Western Fiction Classics for All Readers - Series 7 is a must-read for fans of Westerns and those who cherish the legends that continue to shape our understanding of the American frontier.
