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The American West: A Treasury of Stories, Legends, Narratives, Songs and Ballads of Western America

The American West: A Treasury of Stories, Legends, Narratives, Songs and Ballads of Western America

Targ, William

Paperback

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1419118161
ISBN13: 9781419118166
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 4 2005
Pages: 604
Weight: 1.93
Height: 1.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American West: A Treasury of Stories, Legends, Narratives, Songs and Ballads of Western America is a comprehensive collection of tales and songs that capture the spirit of the American West. Written by William Targ, this book provides a glimpse into the rich history, culture, and folklore of the western United States.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of western life. The first section features stories of the pioneers and explorers who ventured into the vast wilderness of the West. These tales are followed by narratives of the cowboys and ranchers who tamed the land and raised cattle on the open range.The next section of the book is dedicated to the legends and myths of the West. These stories include tales of outlaws and lawmen, Native American legends, and stories of the gold rush era. The book also includes a section of songs and ballads that capture the spirit of the West, including cowboy songs, folk songs, and popular tunes from the era.Throughout the book, Targ provides insightful commentary and historical context to help readers understand the significance of each story and song. The American West: A Treasury of Stories, Legends, Narratives, Songs and Ballads of Western America is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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