Lassoing Legends: The Old West’s Tall Tales and How They Grew

An exploration of how the tall tales and legends of the Old West were born, grew, and became part of American mythology. Chapters examine cowboys, outlaws, pioneers, and Native American legends, plus the role of entertainment in crafting the myth of the frontier.

The line between fact and fiction in the Old West is often blurry. This book traces how real events and real people became larger-than-life legends.