Need resources and references on life on the frontier in the post-Civil War Period. [more inside]
posted by ronofthedead on Feb 3, 2013 - 8 answers

I read an article a couple of years ago, I think it was written by Larry McMurtry, about the myth of the quick draw. Essentially the writer said that no one in their right mind would approach an enemy with their weapon holstered and the quick draw is a myth of Western fiction. I've done some searching of databases and online and I can't find the dang thing. [more inside]
posted by zzazazz on Sep 7, 2010 - 13 answers

Is there any historical record of American settlers or pioneers from the old west who were meticulously clean? [more inside]
posted by circular on Mar 15, 2010 - 21 answers

How did saloons in tiny towns in the Old West get liquor delivered? [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage on Sep 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Book filter: Getting a head start on Christmas presents - what books would you recommend for my kung fu instructing, deadwood watching, social work teaching freemason father? [more inside]
posted by Acer_saccharum on Oct 13, 2008 - 16 answers

My mom really enjoys books about the Old West (nonfiction only). I'd like to get her an addition to her collection for her birthday, but I have no experience in this particular genre. Can anyone out there pass on some suggestions? [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg on Aug 1, 2008 - 22 answers

Mythbusting Question: can you help me find inspiration in the old west? [more inside]
posted by asavage on Jan 24, 2007 - 205 answers