From Prairie to Paper: How the Old West Created Modern Journalism

Trace the evolution of American journalism from its rough-and-tumble origins on the frontier. Chapters explore the birth of frontier newspapers, how the press covered lawlessness and gold rushes, the rise of political journalism, the role of women reporters, and how technology transformed news reporting.

The Old West newspaper was often a partisan, opinionated, and wildly entertaining institution. Understanding this legacy reveals the deep roots of American journalism's strengths and controversies.