Western Words: A Dictionary of the American West

by Ramon F. Adams

Book by Adams, Ramon F.

Genres: Reference, Westerns, Nonfiction, History

373 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1981

Reviews

[Armand Rosamilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great information in this book if you're writing a western story. I read through it quickly the first pass to get some ideas, and I've had it on my desk every since whenever I go back to writing a western short story or novel. Paging through and reading some of the entries is also inspiring me for story ideas, too.

[Derrick Jeter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ramon Adams was a noted expert on cowboy culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For anyone doing research into this period—and wants to get the language right—this is a must resource.

[Zoe Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional resource for any author writing in the Western genre.