Author Bret Harte was captivated by the American West, and in this compelling volume, he delves into the rich folk tradition of the region, retelling a number o

A look at some of the West's greatest myths and mysteries by the author of "The Boys of '98". "A colorful, accurate, fast romp through some of the remaining mys

The sole intention of the tales comprised in the following pages is to convey accurate descriptions of the scenery and population of the country in which the au

A look at the legend and lore behind such notorious figures as Billy the Kid and Calamity Jane and the stories of famous gun fights and battles, telling what re

From Davy Crockett, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane to Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and Frank and Jesse James, here are more than 130 colorful stories of the pi