Title: How the wild West was won
Description: Through its portrayal in movies, literature, television, fashion, and art, the West has become a familiar concept. Wexler sheds light on this much-romanticized period of history by acknowledging its gritty realities and providing an answer as to why, even now, such an allure persists in surrounding it.
Subjects: History, Frontier and pioneer life, Cowboys, Indians of North America, Women, African Americans, United States. Army. Cavalry, 9th, United States, United States. Army. Cavalry, 10th, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 24th (1869-1951), United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 25th, Frontier and pioneer life, west (u.s.), West (u.s.), history
Places: West (U.S.), West United States