Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-319) and index.
Part One: The land, government and war -- The land itself -- Land ownership -- Native American territories, leadership and lifestyle -- United States/Indian treaties -- Western wars. Part Two: Everyday life -- Clothes and accessories -- Food and drink -- Architecture -- Furnishing a home -- Marriage and family -- Doctors, dentists and medicine. Part three: Wild West society -- Education -- Employment -- Entertainment -- Language -- Travel and communications -- Coins/Money and how much things cost.
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"Shows you firsthand what it was like to tame the prairies, fight the battles and build the boom towns. From things people ate (including boudins and buffalo humps) to what they wore (such as linsey-woolsey, calico and duck), this book is packed with historical accounts, maps and photographs to give you a complete perspective on this fascinating era. More than a reference book, this guide is like a trip back to the Old West."--Back cover.
Everyday life in the Wild West
Everyday life in the Wild West from 1840-1900
Frontier and pioneer life-- West (U.S.), Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Historical fiction-- Authorship, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Western stories-- Authorship, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Frontier and pioneer life.
Historical fiction-- Authorship.
Manners and customs.
Western stories-- Authorship.
West (U.S.), Social life and customs, Handbooks, manuals, etc.