The Real Wild West : The Making of a Nation

by Frederick Nolan

Genres: History

Paperback

About the author

Frederick William Nolan is an English editor and writer, mostly known as Frederick Nolan, but also using the pen names Donald Severn, Daniel Rockfern, Christine McGuire and Frederick H. Christian.

He was educated in Liverpool and Aberaeron, Wales. At the age of twenty one, he began the researches that established him as one of England's leading authorities on the American West. In 1954 he was co-founder of The English Westerners' Society.

Reviews

[David Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid little starting point for research on this fascinating part of American history. The impact on wider society is very impressive, the famous people have been immortalized in book and film, the sayings are still recognisable to modern ears, the places now wildly popular tourist spots. It zips through pretty quickly so if depth is what you seek, you should look elsewhere but I found it to be of interest as a guide to what and who to look for next.

[PC2022 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its ok as a supplementary book, but a bit light on content.
Quite an easy read, but if you're looking for more than a gentle introduction to the era, look elsewhere