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The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Wild West (WRITER'S GUIDE TO EVERYDAY LIFE SERIES) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898798701/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CSH31369ZDQYEQK1FR7S

I have several of the books in this collection. They are pretty interesting reading.

The Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt is a pretty good read. There's also a movie called Death Hunt that's more or less based on the same story, starring Charles Bronson as Albert Johnson (aka the Mad Trapper) and Lee Marvin as the Mountie who's determined to bring him in.

"Boots and Saddles" I wasn't familiar with. I found it on Amazon, looks to be a Gene Autry movie and it's been released on DVD

Gene Autry DVD Collection #4 - Boots and Saddles/Rootin', Tootin' Rhythm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TLI40W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.EGuCb20Q5E4Z

Or for free on YouTube https://youtu.be/GNfzbucCWsE

I don't want to look like I'm self promoting but I have just republished my Western novel called The Dust and The Dark Places on Amazon. It is based on dime novels and the idea of the gunslinger features quite heavily. If you are interested it is 99¢ at the moment but I plan to give it away for free in Feb/March when Part Two releases.

The Dust and The Dark Places

Mill Creek just released a great Scott bluray set that’s worth checking out if you are interested. Randolph Scott Western Collection [Blu-ray] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZQJ77NP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_XNE0WBWHSMSNR63HMN7A

It's a shame Wagon Master was lost on you. Check this out for some great insight into what Ford was saying and doing in that movie.

It's as flawlessly photographed as any movie I've ever seen. How Ford captured movement within a frame is never more creative than in this movie.

Bogdanovich's commentary track is eyeopening. It's Ford's unsurpassed craftsmanship at it's height. A legitimate, proper masterpiece.

I recently enjoyed S. Craig Zahler's Wraiths of the Broken Land and A Congregation of Jackals. Gritty and brutal in the vein of Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, but written in more of a pulp style, with less flamboyant prose.

<em>Encyclopedia Of Western Movies</em> by Phil Hardy- must read for any western fan

<em>They Went Thataway</em> by James Horwitz

Oh, thanks! The main character is a reverend who takes up arms and forms a bounty hunting posse when the regular law fails to go after a murderous cult based in Manitou Springs, CO. I've lived in Colorado since I was a boy, so I use a lot of real Colorado locations in the novel, places I've actually visited.

Here's the kindle version: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Castlewood-Canyon-Family-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B08Q8B6N2J/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=murder+at+castlewood+canyon&amp;qid=1611954015&amp;sr=8-1

Here's the audiobook version: https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Family-Chronicles-Murder-Castlewood/dp/B08FNP33GH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=murder+at+castlewood+canyon&amp;qid=1611954045&amp;sr=8-2

I liked it. It has that big Cecil B. DeMille feel to it. It feels a little long at times, there's a lot of different subplots.

However, the story of the financing behind the whole project is great. Building the railroads that united our coasts is an amazing feat.

I recommend reading Stephen Ambrose's book as well as watching this.

For whatever it's worth, I would highly recommend Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride by Michael Wallis to anyone who is interested in learning about Billy the Kid's life.

I would also recommend The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid by Pat Garrett. It's mostly fiction but it's a worthwhile read because it's where a lot of the legends about Billy the Kid came from.

https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Kid-Endless-Michael-Wallis/dp/039333063X

Mountaineering In The Sierra Nevada - Clarence King - He and Richard Cotter worked under Whitney to survey California. This is an amazing read. They are chased by bandits for several days near Visalia. When they finally escape, King could tell they were in the clear as he was counting horses' breaths. His and Cotter's horses were more at ease, and the bandits' horses were crapping out. Not a novel, but quite the page-turner.

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The Journals of Lewis and Clark - Bernard DeVoto Ed. - It's not a novel, and predates much of what you are seeking. There is a mountain of very interesting/entertaining/valuable info in this volume. To wit: near-daily grizzly bear attacks, rendering a buffalo in the field and using everything up to and including intestines for hand-made sausages, poor footwear vs prodigious cactus. Best of all, it paints the backdrop for the rest of American West history, and it's a true story! :)

I musta bought the last copy. I'll let you know if it's any good. Here's another one that looks promising: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0253351510?psc=1&amp;smid=A3F9RG8498JSW1&amp;ref\_=chk\_typ\_imgToDp

I found this book referenced on Wikipedia: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879720972/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

I'm still looking, though. I'm kinda surprised there seems to be little out there about this genre.

Blood on the Mountain might interest you. I liked how it is set in the mountains, in the harsh wilderness as opposed to a dusty old border town. It also deals with topics like the US military's destruction of native peoples, the meaning of honor and loyalty and where they come from, subverts some classic western tropes like the helpless damsel who needs a strong man to care for her, and just has a generally different vibe than most westerns; more of an off-the-grid , anti-society type vibe. It still has many of the western elements we all love but it also takes time to, for example, have a meaningful scene with a father and son that addresses the complicated feelings of killing another creature in order to survive. It's good. Check it out.

The audiobook is pretty decent too. Well worth a listen.

How about a small print poster of &quot;The Spoilers&quot;, which both Wayne and Scott starred in? Or these framed Film Cells look really cool.

It's this set, any other good movies on here? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMDA2OY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_D1Y9VQEB8HCY5NRZYMR3

I'm not very well versed on westerns. Not anything past the more popular ones. My three favriote are "Hang Em' High", "The Outlaw Josey Wales", and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence". For newer ones obviously "Tombstone" and "Unforgiven". I also consider "There Will Be Blood" to be a "western with trucks". And, of course, the Red Dead videogame franchise. But once you get below the surface, I'm lost.

Available in paperback and E-book (Kindle, etc)

https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Gowler-Canyon-Western-ebook/dp/B08F296P4L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HLUCIXS3EWDW&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=last+stand+at+gowler+canyon&amp;qid=1604251772&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=Last+Stand+At+Gowler+%2Cstripbooks%2C147&amp;sr=1-1

Amazon! Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/Posters-USA-Poster-GLOSSY-FINISH/dp/B06XJVXSTM?keywords=once+upon+a+time+in+the+west+poster&amp;qid=1536087350&amp;sr=8-2&amp;ref=mp_s_a_1_2

It’s pretty big btw just so you know in case you end up getting one

I've got a Western coming out on October 1st. I like to describe it as Romancing the Stone meets Blazing Saddles. It's on preorder on Amazon. Check it out--you might find it fun.

If you like Maverick, you may enjoy Galloway's Gamble. The author wanted to revive the TV show and turned his treatment into a novel.

Shane the film is by far my grandfathers favorite western. We have watched it together many many times. It was definitely my entrance film into the genre.

Around Xmas time I found this TV series on amazon and decided to pick him and myself up a copy. After opening it he said he had never heard of it but was very excited to watch it.

He watched all 17 episodes over a 3 day period and said he really enjoyed it. It took me a bit longer to get through but I found each episode to be very enjoyable. Great cast, definitely a fun watch. Has anyone else seen this series? I do recommend it if not.

Edit: Amazon link if interested here

Received my copy today in the mail. Can't wait to give it a watch tonight. I've been following A Day of anger since placing my order(Amazon suggested it to me). Do you know if this film is receiving a similar treatment to what you described above: http://www.amazon.com/Day-Anger-Blu-Ray-DVD-Cleef/dp/B00RDT5P24/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425479274&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=day+of+anger