The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore, and Popular Culture

The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore, and Popular Culture
ISBN-10
1576071510
ISBN-13
9781576071519
Category
History
Pages
446
Language
English
Published
2001-01-01
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Richard W. Slatta

Description

This cultural journey down memory lane showcases how major Western figures, events, and places have been portrayed in folk legends, art, literature, and popular culture. * 145 A–Z entries ranging from Kit Carson and Woody Guthrie to Hispanics in Western Films and Ansel Adams, each with a bibliography * Over 40 photos, drawings, and reproductions of posters * 20 contributors including scholars and other experts * Extensive bibliography of books and websites providing expanded research on a myriad of topics related to the western U.S.

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